MRSS Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45k-$65k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Who Are You?

You are a caring and dedicated professional that has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in Counseling with an LSW / LPC or higher, and has previous experience providing crisis services. Your position as a Crisis Counselor is crucial to the community, to provide immediate crisis intervention and support to youths and families who may be experiencing significant psychological distress, and need assistance navigating traumatic situations.

You will be willing to travel across counties as needed, to provide support to our Findlay office as well. You will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously. Have a valid Ohio driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, and be willing to submit background check and fingerprinting.

How You’ll Make a Difference in This Role

Under guidance of the Crisis Supervisor, you respond to emergency requests for service including phone calls, walk-in requests for treatment, and referrals from other community sources. You will maintain the ability to be contacted during your scheduled work day, as well as have the ability to provide crisis intervention services within 30-60 minutes of initial call for treatment.

  • Conduct face-face interview with clients to determine presenting issues and whether hospitalization is needed
  • If hospitalization is needed, you will facilitate arrangements as needed
  • If hospitalization is not deemed necessary, you will provide counseling to clients and immediate family members to stabilize and develop specific plans for transition to treatment, including immediate safety plan
  • Promote the protocol of all crisis intervention services in the community

Who Are We?

We are a team of passionate individuals who work to provide prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals, youths and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth.

We offer a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care through trainings and the development of skills. Our agency is dedicated to supplying employees with the necessary skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles.

Our employees are offered Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Teledoc, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO, Paid Holidays, and 403(b) Retirement.

Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, with policies prohibiting the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana as well as smoking, vaping, or other use of tobacco on our premises. We base employment on qualifications, merit, and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve.

If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the essential job functions due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@frcohio.org [humanresources@frcohio.org]. We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.

We'd love to hear from you. Click "apply" to submit your resume and then learn more about us by visiting our website at frcohio.com

Key Responsibilities

The Crisis Counselor responds to emergency service requests via phone, walk-in, and referrals, providing immediate crisis intervention and support to youths and families experiencing psychological distress. Responsibilities include conducting face-to-face interviews to determine the need for hospitalization and facilitating arrangements or providing immediate counseling and safety planning if hospitalization is not required.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree in Counseling, along with an LSW/LPC or higher license, and prior experience providing crisis services. Essential requirements include having a valid Ohio driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification, and willingness to undergo background checks and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency ResponseClient InterviewingCase ManagementHRIS UsageEHR UsageCPR CertificationBackground Check SubmissionFingerprinting Submission

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio

Mental Health Care
Findlay, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Teledoc
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)