Licensed Clinical Social Worker FTC South

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South Campus 5300 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139

Clinical Caseworker: $1,643.97 semi-monthly

Sr. Clinical Caseworker: $2,020.68 semi-monthly LCSW: $2,516.16 semi-monthly

Day Shift (Sat/Sun off)

The social worker will be responsible for maintaining a minimum caseload of approximately 16 cottage-based of the Forensic Responsibility Program (FRP). Responsibilities include provision of individual and group therapy/psychoeducation, community reintegration activities, transfer and discharge coordination, division specific documentation, case management, liaising with legal guardians and family where applicable, and other duties as assigned. Within the case management model, the social worker will be responsible for additional tasks, including but not limited to, ITRP review and Integrated Risks Assessments. The social worker will also be required to participate in routine interdisciplinary meetings, including client review and treatment planning.

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 Antisocial Personality Disorder or associated features, who might struggle with criminogenic thinking or offending behaviors. This program also utilizes Risk-Need-Responsivity Model.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual)
• Complete admission and discharge
• Provide individual and/or group treatment and complete corresponding
• Write monthly/weekly summary progress notes for
• Offer case management to assigned
• Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a routine basis to provide and orient
• Participate in discharge and legal processes (e.g. guardianship, conditional release applications) as necessary.
• Disseminate pertinent information to vested departments within and outside the
• Other duties as assigned

Eligibility:

• Prior experience providing services for individuals with a severe and persistent mental health diagnosis and other impairing conditions (substance use disorders, personality disorders, intellectual disorders, etc.)
• Working knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices and social work ethics are strongly encouraged.
• Degree and/or License in Social Work (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW) preferred, but will consider candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Provisionally and fully credentialed candidates must be professionally licensed in
• Willing to consider individuals who are nearing completion of a MSW This individual would likely qualify as a Clinical Caseworker until completion of MSW degree.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Minimum qualifications for Clinical Caseworker, Sr. Clinical Worker, 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

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis

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