MRSS Crisis Mental Health Therapist - Erie

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at Ohio Guidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! Ohio Guidestone 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.

We are searching for a licensed Therapist for our growing services in Erie County. This is a full‑time, diversified position for our growing services in Erie County, working with a diverse client population. MRSS (Mobile Response & Stabilization Services) is a fast, flexible, and compassionate approach to crisis care where you will bring calm to crisis, connect families with vital resources, de‑escalate, do assessments and safety planning.

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services. The Therapist will provide evidence‑based therapeutic treatment of mental/behavioral health and/or substance abuse disorders as well as providing education, resources and referrals as needed. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community‑based settings. This position also provides an opportunity to get experience in crisis through Ohio's Mobile Response & Stabilization Services.

Ohio Guidestone provides our staff with many opportunities to advance their practicing knowledge and skills related to their career goals, along with substantial increases in earning potential through bonuses related to exceeding staff’s productivity standards.

• Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and/or may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g., IHBT, Maternal Depression, etc.).
• Complete documented evidence‑based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Respond to mental 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.
• 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 Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned Ohio Guidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Exhibit positivity,…