Qualified Mental Health Specialist: MRSS

JOB SUMMARY:

The MRSS Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will provide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to youth (age 2-20) and families who have called the crisis hotline with a family identified crisis. The MRSS Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will respond face‑to‑face (in person or via video conferencing) with another MRSS Team member to high risk crisis situations within an hour to assess the youth and stabilize the family.

After the initial 72 hours, the family will receive on‑going stabilization and care coordination services from the MRSS QMHS and other members of the MRSS team in various community settings. The team works to provide support – including education and consultation for parents and/or caregivers, case coordination, and symptom management and monitoring for up to 42 days.

This is a Part‑Time Position with flexible work hours. 2nd shift availability - afternoon/evenings is required for this position.

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

• Salary Range: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour depending on relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

• Provide 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.
• Assist with the completion of the CANS assessment and help develop a safety plan and a MRSS plan.
• Provide ongoing stabilization services with the youth and families for 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 HIPAA guidelines. All client‑related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Recognize the significance of the parent and/or caregiver in the client’s life and demonstrate the skills to engage the client, primary family, and other supportive adults in the treatment planning process.
• Accept assignment of cases from the supervisor to provide QMHS Services for clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.
• Provide QMHS Services including, but not limited to:
  • Development/review of the client’s treatment plan.
  • Crisis work – providing assistance and support in crisis situations.
  • Support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the client’s mental illness.
  • Individual interventions.
  • Symptom monitoring and self‑management of symptoms.
  • Assistance in increasing social support skills and networks.
  • Coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments, including referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral health care and non‑health care services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment.
  • Coordination of all services identified on the client’s treatment plan.
  • Necessary follow‑up to determine if services are adequately meeting the needs of the client.
  • Access to resources in the community.

• Work a flexible work week which includes evenings and weekends.
• Attend scheduled…