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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be domiciled in the Southwestern Region area, as the candidate will be responsible for covering counties as north as Henry County, as east as Douglas County, and to the southern border of Missouri.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a Forensic Case Monitor.- Meet with clients at least once per month to ensure the client is compliant with Court ordered conditions of release
- Communicate with the Forensic Review Committee to determine release plans
- Corresponds with supervisor regarding their clients
- Consulting with community caretakers and DMH staff regarding treatment plans and community functioning
- Completing monthly progress notes
- Compiling and completing documentation for Conditional Release extensions and amendments
- Testifying in court and/or revocation hearings as needed
Minimum Qualifications:- Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and developmental disabilities
- Excellent communication skills and documentation skills
- Possess a high level of independent judgement
Required Qualifications:- Master's degree with emphasis in social work and one-year post-master's degree professional casework experience in clinical social work OR
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in social work, sociology, psychology or closely related field and four years of clinical casework experience under a master's level social worker (MSW)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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