MRSS Counselor

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. – Ashland, OH Dependent License: $50,000 – $65,000 annually (based on education and experience) Independent License: $53,000 – $69,000 annually (based on education and experience) 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.

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

• Mileage reimbursement or use of agency vehicle

• Agency cell phone provided

• Laptop provided

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off (32+ days/ annually):

• Minimum 2 weeks vacation

• 6 self-care days

• 8 sick days

• 8 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program & wellness app

• Continuing education & professional development funds

• In-house pharmacy access

• Pet insurance

• Annual performance-based pay increases

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

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.