MRSS Counselor (Part-time)

MRSS Counselor

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 while allowing you to make an immediate impact on the lives of youth and families in your community.

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

Monthly bonus opportunities

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

Meet productivity and billing expectations while maintaining quality care

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

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 and surrounding counties

Successful completion of background check, driving record check, and drug screening

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Mileage reimbursement

In-house pharmacy access

Annual performance-based pay increases

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. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.