Licensed Crisis Therapist

Position Summary: We are currently hiring a Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) Licensed Crisis Therapist to provide mobile response and stabilization services to youth (age 2-20) and families who have called the crisis hotline with a family identified crisis. As the MRSS Licensed Crisis Therapist, you will respond face-to-face (in person or via video conferencing) to high risk crisis situations within an hour to assess the youth and stabilize the family.  The crisis Therapist will provide on-going stabilization and care coordination services from the MRSS team. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Mobile response to a family identified crisis within one hour. 
• Engage youth and families in de-escalating the crisis and assess for risk.
• Facilitate hospitalization for clients as necessary.
• Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.
• Carry a caseload of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of up to six weeks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment according to HIPPA guidelines. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC. MFT or IMFT required.
• Minimum of two years (including internship, etc) of experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting. Knowledge of the DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes, and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Practical and creative problem-solving skills.

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

• Health & Wellness

  • 3 medical and prescription benefits plans including a free option
  • Wellness program - enrolled employees can earn up to $300 per year in retail gift cards
  • Dental, vision and voluntary life insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible savings accounts (FSA) for medical & dependent care
  • Group rates on supplemental insurance plans
  • Employee assistance program that provides counseling and resources

• Work Life Balance

  • Sick and vacation time off
  • Up to 10 paid legal holidays and 4 religious holidays per year
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Certain positions offer flexible schedules and partial remote work

• Financial Wellbeing

  • Pension plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Partnership with The Ohio Educational Credit Union

• Education & Personal Development

  • 50% off tuition toward a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University
  • Eligibility for Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
  • Professional development opportunities

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.