Crisis Therapist : Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

SUMMARY :

As a Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) Crisis Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing immediate support to youth (ages 2-20) and their families facing crises. Responding to calls made to the crisis hotline, you will collaborate with a fellow team member to offer face-to-face assistance—either in person or via video conferencing—within one hour to help stabilize families. Following the initial 72-hour intervention, ongoing support and care coordination will be provided for up to six weeks by the MRSS team. Various shifts are available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Rapid response to family-identified crises within one hour.
• Engage with youth and families to de-escalate crises and assess risks.
• Facilitate necessary hospitalizations for clients.
• Conduct Crisis Assessments and CANS to develop safety and MRSS plans.
• Manage a limited caseload during the ongoing stabilization period of up to six weeks.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation, adhering to all licensing and accreditation standards.
• Safeguard client confidentiality, handling all information according to HIPAA and agency guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

demonstrated initiative and independent judgment in job responsibilities.

Core Expertise : Maintain relevant knowledge and skills necessary for the role.

BENEFITS :

At Applewood, we prioritize the wellbeing of our employees. We offer competitive salary and benefit options for you and your family, including domestic partners :

Applewood Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering mental health services, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. We are committed to addressing behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges, providing a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected category.