Clinical Therapist (Youth/MRSS) Cuyahoga County

Your story.  Our mission.  A perfect match. 

Your story.  Our mission.  A perfect match.   You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. 

The Pay:    

Salary Base Pay: $23.00-30.00 an hour- (Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education).  

Benefits include: 

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards
• UKG Walet: Get paid after your shift!

MRSS ( Mobile Response and Stabilization Services)
The primary goal of MRSS is to provide immediate, trauma-informed care directly in the community—such as at home, at school, or in an emergency department—to de-escalate crises, ensure safety, and keep families together without resorting to unnecessary hospitalizations or juvenile justice intervention.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.

• Respond to behavioral health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.

• Provide consultation to internal and external providers regarding access to mobile response services, risk mitigation, triage of care, and other clinical/operational topics

• Assist with crisis de-escalation, behavioral health assessment, and decision-making related to appropriate levels of care.

• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.

• Provide stabilization of immediate crises, short-term treatment including crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, service coordination, and referrals to ongoing services.

• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, make referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.

• Conduct regular follow-up and stabilization support in compliance with MRSS guidelines.

• Comply with workflows and data collection requirements for MRSS and Crisis services

• Participate in regular supervision, regional team meetings, and training sessions.

• Adhere to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.

• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

• Demonstrate positive leadership; promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

• LSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent.

• 1-2 years working with youth and families in behavioral health or crisis setting with specific experience experience in diagnosis of psychopathology, treatment of severe behavior disorders, treatment of abuse and neglect related disorders, treatment of children at risk for hospitalization and out of home place preferred

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact

• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and family systems

• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people

• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment

• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.

• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in crisis environments.

• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.

• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test

At OhioGuidestone, we demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.  

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. 

Salary : $23 - $30