What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRSS Youth Counselor position at Darke County Recovery Services?
Values
Employees of Darke County Recovery Services, DBA Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio are expected to value highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and often multi-agency service environment.
The MRSS Team provides outreach to youth & families under 21yrs old to help them resolve a person-defined crisis and link with ongoing support services as needed. This is a Monday – Friday position with regular scheduled hours of Monday-Friday 8am to 5:00pm but the person must be willing to work two nights during the week up to 8pm.
Benefits
RWC offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision. Employer paid short term, long term disability insurance as well as a $25,000.00 life insurance policy for all full time employees. Along with 10 paid holidays, full time employees receive a PTO package that starts accruing at day one, averaging 4 weeks per year. We have an EAP program for staff and a wellness hour monthly. All employees are eligible to participate in our 403B retirement program.
Requirements:Duties of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:
- Dedicated crisis counselor for youth and families in crisis
- Travel 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.
Qualifications of Youth Counselor for Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) include:
- 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
Preference given to candidates with work experience in the following areas:
- Experience with youth and families in community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting
- Experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care
Salary : $25,000