Qualified Mental Health Specialist, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

Job overview

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services role is onsite in Medina, OH, with flexible hours and priority for second-shift availability; a typical shift is 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Pay is $22.50–$23.50 per hour, depending on relevant education and experience. Applewood Centers provides mental health, social, and educational services to children, adolescents, and families. The specialist responds to youth and family crises, helps de-escalate and assess risk, and supports stabilization and care coordination. The role contributes to the MRSS team’s goal of supporting families in community settings and coordinating services for up to 42 days.

What you'll do

• Respond with another MRSS team member to high-risk crises within one hour
• engage youth and families in de-escalation and risk assessment
• facilitate hospitalization when necessary
• assist with CANS assessments and safety and MRSS plans
• provide stabilization services for up to six weeks
• document clinical records
• protect client confidentiality
• engage caregivers and supportive adults in treatment planning
• coordinate services and referrals
• monitor symptoms
• and follow up on whether services meet client needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

qualified mental health specialist

mrss

medina oh

applewood centers

full-time

mobile crisis response

youth and families

mental health

second-shift priority

12 p.m.–8 p.m. typical shift

$22.50–$23.50/hr

cans assessment

crisis stabilization

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• paid parental leave
• fertility and IVF support
• pet insurance
• tuition discount and supervision for licensed roles
• 403(b) with employer match
• employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• and paid organizational holidays.

Why this role

The position requires a high school diploma and three years of experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Agency training for Qualified Mental Health Specialist certification is required after hire. The work week includes evenings and weekends.

About the employer

Applewood Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.