Job Overview: The Health Officer provides crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. This includes community-based assessments, safety planning, crisis counseling, pre-screening for psychiatric hospitalization, and coordination with systems such as hospitals, jails, and courts. The position supports individuals in achieving emotional and behavioral stability while maintaining independence in the least restrictive setting. Services may be provided in person or via telephone and are delivered using trauma-informed, person-centered care practices.

Job Functions:

• Provide direct crisis intervention via face-to-face meetings, telephone, and emergency outreach.
• Conduct assessments to determine the need for psychiatric hospitalization and complete required pre-screening documentation.
• Develop individualized safety and treatment plans during crisis episodes.
• Complete mental health assessments and treatment plans as appropriate.
• Respond to crisis calls in various settings, including jails and hospitals.
• Collaborate with external partners (e.g., jail staff, law enforcement, hospitals, courts) to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide short-term counseling and support during crisis stabilization.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (Streamline).
• Participate in multidisciplinary case coordination and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or agency leadership.

• Current Ohio license required: LSW, LPC, or higher (e.g., LISW, LPCC)
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or in behavioral health crisis situations.
• Training in crisis intervention and knowledge of local community resources.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation

What makes Appleseed a great place to work?

• Here are some responses from our very own employees:
  • Staff work to make the agency a positive, progressive, and supportive environment. Personally and professionally, we put our best foot forward for our clients and for each other
  • Our staff are amazing. Flexibility with our schedules. Family environment. Knowing we are doing something that makes a difference.
  • The people and atmosphere
  • Making a difference in other people’s lives and great coworkers! The ability to do what excites you as long as it helps other with mental health progress.
  • The team approach to client care.
• Competitive compensation
• Medical /dental /vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Minimum 2 weeks accrued paid vacation
• 6 self-care days
• 8 accrued sick days
• 8 paid holidays
• 403b w/ Retirement match
• In House pharmacy
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Continuing education opportunities & professional development dollars
• Annual pay increases with performance
• PSLF Eligible Position

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. 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. Appleseed Community Mental Health Center is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.