Youth Crisis Counselor

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services is seeking a social worker and/or counseling individual to provide crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and families in various community settings throughout Jefferson Countiy, Ohio. MRSS Youth Counselors at Coleman work as a part of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary care team to provide the best outcomes for the clients and families we serve.The MRSS Team provides outreach to youth & families 20 years old and under to help them resolve a person-defined crisis and link with ongoing support services as needed. Employee Package includes: Competitive annual salary of $70,000 based on licensure and experience Flex Spending Account (FSA) Annual Wellness reimbursement Accrue paid time off (PTO) $2,000 staff referral bonus Supportive and collaborative team environment Strong commitment to providing high-quality care Job Duties: Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis Travel throughout Jefferson County to provide crisis assessment/intervention, safety planning, and follow up care Provide brief intervention along with ongoing assessment and linkage to services and needs up to 6 weeks Work together with a team of counselors/social workers, case managers, peer support specialist and the Director to provide prevention, sustainability, and reduce trauma in youth and their family members. Be a member of the newest and most valued service line for youth as we increase awareness and bring hope to the Crisis Continuum of Care in Jefferson County Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure Have/willing to get their NPI and Ohio Medicaid numbers (we will assist) Have and maintain an excellent driving record 2 years' experience working in the behavioral healthcare field Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting Experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coleman Professional Services