Employee Trauma Response Specialist Central Office - Western Region

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. First responders, including correctional staff, face stressful and often dangerous work environments, providing safety to the offender population, fellow staff, and the general public. This position is an opportunity to serve and support those that perform this heroic work.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Domiciled in the Western Region covering counties: Atchison, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Knox, Adair, Sulivan, Grundy, Daviess, Dekalb, Andrew, Holt, Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Livingston, Linn, Macon, Shelby, Randolph, Chariton, Carroll, Ray, Platte, Jackson, Cass, Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Cooper, Pettis, Johnson, Henry, Bates, Vernon.

Due to the hands-on, confidential nature of the position, remote work is not an option.

This mental health professional will:

Confidentially respond to or triage potentially traumatic events and mental health crises for staff working in a correctional setting, with a focus on stabilization, coping skill development, debriefing, and resource connection.

Will conduct initial screenings and make appropriate referrals to other resources or specialists as needed.

Will follow-up with employees that have experienced potentially traumatic events or mental health challenges to develop an appropriate care plan.

Will provide mental health support and expertise to supervisors and peers of employees who are experiencing symptoms of traumatic stress and/or mental health challenges.

Will develop trauma-informed education and training for staff.

Will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to garner support for the work being done by MoDOC to support staff.

Will encourage and facilitate an environment in Corrections that alleviates stigma related to mental health and promotes positive organizational change.

Will evaluate effectiveness of various mental health resources, programs and trainings that may be of support to MoDOC staff.

Will prepare monthly reports and complete appropriate documentation of services provided.

Will comply with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting and protected health information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be a licensed mental health professional in the State of Missouri (LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) with a minimum of two years of experience in a mental health setting focused on trauma-informed care (preferably in a first responder, forensic, or similar setting).

Preferred five years of experience providing clinical services to a range of individuals, addressing a wide variety of problems and disorders in a varied setting.

Must be able to maintain professional licensure while employed with this department

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• A high degree of cultural competence and background in trauma-informed care.
• On occasion, be able to flex schedule to respond on evenings or weekends
• Must be free of alcohol and chemical dependency.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to maintain agency and employee confidentiality.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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