-
Job Description
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness in a long-term, inpatient hospital setting with forensic involvement.
The Deaf Services Program (embedded within the Transitional Rehabilitation Program) at St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South is seeking a PRN Sign Language Interpreter to assist in providing treatment services to 2 Deaf clients within our treatment continuum. This is a part-time (19.5 hours/week), non-benefits eligible position. The PRN Sign Language Interpreter, during the course of the typical work week, will interpret during the following activities:
Responsibilities:
•Screening, assessment, or re-assessment, whether done for the purposes of determining eligibility for services, diagnosis, or for the development or modification of a plan of treatment
•Treatment planning or discharge planning meetings, or the preparation for such meetings
•Individual psychotherapy/psychoeducational session
•Group psychotherapy/psychoeducational sessions
•Individual substance use counseling sessions
•Group substance use counseling session
•Ad hoc problem solving and crisis management involving Deaf clients
•Visits with legal guardian and/or interested family
Eligibility:
•Must have prior experience providing care for clients diagnosed with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual developmental disorders
•Must be willing to work up to 19 hours a week, no more than 1039 annually, as needed
•In accordance with section 209, RSMo and 5 CSR 100-200.100, interpreters that are used for mental health assignments shall be licensed and certified in the state of Missouri.
•Interpreters for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) shall have a certification level of Comprehensive or Advanced and preference will be given to those interpreters that have completed the Introduction to Mental Health Interpreting training found at dmh.mo.gov/deafservices/training. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
State of Missouri
Show moreBuild the Missouri of tomorrow.
Ensure a strong foundation today.
Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.
No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
-