Senior Clinical Caseworker Forensic Treatment Center - South5300 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139(Clinical Case Worker) Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,466.26 * Annual Salary: $38,122.76(Sr. Clinical Case Worker) Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,801.32 * Annual Salary: $43,231.68(LCSW) Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,243.00 * Annual Salary: $53,832.00Scheduled Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Saturday/Sunday Off) Work Area: Cottage A & 10Position Code: 0460013 Org Code: S249The social worker will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of approximately 12 to 13 clients on Ward E of the Forensic Responsibility Program (FRP). Responsibilities include case management services, individual and group therapy, admission intakes and discharge coordination, along with other duties as needed.
This position is essential for monitoring the basic psychosocial needs of clients in the Forensic Responsibility Program and for facilitating discharges to the community.
This is a program that works with individuals who benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a focus on responsibility and accountability. The primary population consists of individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and Antisocial Personality Disorder or associated features, who might struggle with criminogenic thinking or offending behaviors. This program also utilizes Risk-Need-Responsivity and the Good Lives Model.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual)
• Complete admission paperwork
• Provide individual and/or group treatment related to CBT skills/therapy and complete corresponding documentation
• Complete Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plans (ITRP) and Treatment Reviews
• Write monthly notes progress/summary notes for clients
• Offer case management to assigned clients
• Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on a regular basis
• Participate in discharge and legal processes (e.g. guardianship) as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
Eligibility:
• Must have prior experience providing care for clients diagnosed with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual developmental disorders
• Experience treatment or working with individuals diagnosed with Antisocial or Narcissistic Personality Disorder preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices, and best social work practices encouraged
• Degree or License in Social Work (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW) preferred, but will consider candidates who meet the minimum qualifications
• Willing to consider individuals who hold a BSW or related degree and are nearing completion of a MSW degree. This individual would likely qualify as a Clinical Caseworker until completion of MSW degree
• Minimum qualifications for Clinical Caseworker, Sr. Clinical Caseworker, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker can be found here: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/careers/direct-health-services/clinical-social-work
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
To Apply:
Complete a bid Sheet and forward to St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North HR or by emailing Nicole Burkett at the address below.
Apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov by selecting the Senior Clinical Caseworker (FTC-South) position located in St. Louis, MO.
For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: Nicole.Burkett@dmh.mo.gov
WHY DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
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