Applewood Centers Inc · 2 months ago
Crisis Therapist Intern (Paid)
Lorain, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternApplewood Centers Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. The Licensed Crisis Therapist Intern will provide Mobile Response and Stabilization Services to youth and families in crisis, responding to high-risk situations and ensuring ongoing care coordination.
EducationHealth CareMental HealthNon ProfitPsychology
Responsibilities
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
Complete a Crisis Assessment and CANS to help develop a safety plan and an MRSS plan
Complete 72 hour follow up with clients in collaboration with QMHS staff
Carry a small amount of clients through the ongoing stabilization phase of 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 HIPPA guidelines. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree required
Must be enrolled in an accredited Master of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy program
Valid Ohio Trainee license (Social Work Trainee, Counselor Trainee, Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee), or higher, must be in process before billing services for the Agency
Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics
Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language
Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures
Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members
Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions
Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not
Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the requirements
Preferred
Knowledge of the DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria
Experience with family systems and crisis intervention
Company
Applewood Centers Inc
Applewood Centers is a private, non-profit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2026-01-16
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