Mental Health Crisis Worker (1st Shift)
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is seeking a skilled full-time Crisis Worker to join our team immediately. The Mental Health Crisis Worker will provide essential services Monday through Friday during daytime hours as part of our 24-hour Crisis Intervention Program. This role serves the Ashland County community, including children, youth, families, and adults.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess psychiatric risk levels for individuals referred by mental health professionals, hospitals, primary care providers, law enforcement, schools, and community members.
- Determine the nature and severity of crisis situations and develop intervention plans.
- Provide brief, short-term crisis counseling to clients and their support systems to help restore equilibrium.
- Refer clients to case management, outpatient mental health services, and community resources as needed.
- Facilitate voluntary and involuntary commitments when necessary.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, staff training, and individual supervision.
- Maintain accurate clinical records.
- Offer follow-up crisis intervention services and assist with ongoing client adjustment.
- Identify and connect clients with community and social resources.
- Collaborate with hospital and jail staff and coordinate service delivery among multiple social service agencies.
- Conduct crisis and emergent diagnostic assessments as required.
Job Requirements:
- Current licensure required (LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
- Preference for Independent Social Worker (LISW), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT). Candidates with LSW, LPC, or MFT and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of crisis interventions and psychiatric hospitalization.
- Must have a reliable vehicle, valid auto insurance, and a clean driving record. Background checks and drug tests are mandatory.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Minimum of 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
- 6 self-care days
- 8 accrued sick days
- 8 paid holidays
- 403(b) with retirement match
- In-house pharmacy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Annual pay increases based on performance
If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Alyssa McQuate (amcquate@appleseedcmhc.org) with any questions. Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. BIPOC highly encouraged to apply. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
