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Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. - Ashland, OH
Dependent License: $24.00-$31.00/hour (based on education and experience)
Independent License: $ /hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Part-Time, 24 hours per week
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated MRSS Counselor to provide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to youth and families experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. This position provides immediate, community-based support designed to stabilize situations, reduce risk, strengthen family functioning, and connect youth to ongoing supports. MRSS services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings through a trauma-informed, family-centered approach. This role offers meaningful clinical work and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the lives of youth and families in your community by supporting them through some of their most challenging moments.
We offer a flexible schedule designed around both program needs and your availability. Hours are worked Monday through Friday, with at least two evenings each week until approximately 8:00 PM to meet the needs of the families we serve.
Examples of possible schedules include:
Three 8-hour days
Two 10-hour days and one 4-hour day
Other flexible combinations totaling 24 hours per week
Why you'll love working at Appleseed Supportive team environment with accessible leadership
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Opportunity to make an immediate impact in crisis situations
Collaborative multidisciplinary team approach
Meaningful work that directly impacts youth and families
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
What you'll do Deliver immediate, in-person intervention and safety planning to stabilize emotional and behavioral crises
Provide home, school, and community-based services focused on de-escalation, skill building, and safety
Provide intensive, time-limited stabilization services to youth and families
Facilitate transitions to ongoing mental health and community-based supports
Conduct screenings and CANS assessments related to safety, trauma, and other clinical concerns
Engage family members and natural supports throughout the stabilization process
Promote communication, coping skills, and healthy behavior management strategies
Coordinate care with schools, courts, children's services, medical providers, and other community partners
Educate families regarding mental health needs, treatment options, and available resources
Assist with reducing barriers to treatment and service access
Complete timely documentation and outcomes tracking in accordance with agency standards
Maintain required certifications, licensure, and training requirements
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and agency trainings
What we're looking for Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and family systems
Familiarity with DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria
Strong crisis intervention, communication, and assessment skills
Ability to build rapport quickly with youth and families
Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently in community-based settings
Commitment to advocacy, ethical practice, and high-quality client care
Required Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Current Ohio licensure as LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
Valid Ohio driver's license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
Ability to travel throughout Ashland county
Successful completion of background check, driving record check, and drug screening
Benefits & Perks 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Mileage reimbursement or use of agency vehicle
Agency cell phone provided
Laptop provided
In-house pharmacy access
Annual performance-based pay increases
Join a team that values both the work-and the people doing it. Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We are a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.
Worksite address
ashland, OH, 44805, US
Who can apply
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