Licensed Clinician (MRSS Stabilization Team)

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Licensed Clinicians with experience working with children, adolescents, and families to join our Mobile Response Stabilization Services Team (MRSS) in Prince George’s County. The Clinician will be a part of a multidisciplinary Stabilization and Support team that maintains a caseload of youth providing intensive support to youth, families, and school staff. Meets with other multidisciplinary team members regularly to discuss treatment plans and outcomes. Stabilization period is for up to 8 weeks (about 2 months). MRSS was developed to provide effective responses to mental health crises and to divert individuals from unnecessary legal system involvement and/or hospitalization. Our MRSS Team is involved in providing immediate crisis intervention, clinical evaluation, collaboration with internal or external therapists, referral to other agencies, and advocacy for any treatment deemed necessary beyond the initial crisis.

As a MRSS Clinician, you will lead the team toward excellence in clinical assessment; care and stabilization of individuals in crisis; and management of crisis scenes. You will lead and work alongside peer support staff in responding to crises throughout PG County public schools, playing a critical role in our mission to save lives in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to mental health crisis calls and provide immediate crisis assessment and intervention on site as appropriate.

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients’ mental health needs and make referrals to appropriate services as necessary.

• Connect clients to support services, including employment, education, and economic benefit programs.

• Offer harm reduction options, such as life-saving naloxone, while promoting treatment.

• Work to divert clients from the criminal justice system for low-level behavioral health related offenses.

• Collaborate with other MRT members to provide a coordinated response to crisis situations.

• Communicate clients’ needs to multi-disciplinary teams, such as law enforcement and hospital staff.

• Provide de-escalation techniques and other clinical interventions to clients in crisis.

• Lead a team of peer recovery specialist, ensuring compliance with the MRSS mission.

• Provide clinical education and training to peer support staff as necessary.

• Document each client contact in a timely and accurate manner.

Full-Time Status and Description: Works a shift from 9a-5p/10a-6p

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

• Maryland State license required.

• At least 2 years of experience in crisis intervention or related field.

• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities for mental health conditions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as needed.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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