Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FTC-North)

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for their St. Louis facility. This role involves providing specialized care to justice-involved individuals, focusing on competency restoration in a secure inpatient setting. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive care. With a commitment to making a difference, this organization offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Join a team dedicated to improving lives and supporting mental health recovery.

Benefits

Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 Paid Holidays per Year

10 Hours Annual Leave Accrued per Month

10 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

Qualifications

• Experience with mental illness and substance use disorders is essential.
• Knowledge of DSM and evidence-based practices is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social service assessments and provide treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for client care.
• Manage cases and conduct risk assessments as needed.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Substance Use Disorders

Case Management

Risk Assessment

Therapy Modalities

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Forensic Treatment Center - North

5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112

(Clinical Caseworker) Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,593.82 / Annual Salary $38,251.68

(Sr. Clinical Case Worker) Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,958.03 / Annual Salary: $46,992.72

(LCSW) Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,438.14 / Annual Salary: $58,515.36

Scheduled Hours: Days (Saturday/Sunday Off) Work Area: 3 West

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center North is hiring a Social Worker in the Competency Restoration Program. Our facility provides specialized care for clients who are justice-involved individuals who have been court ordered for psychiatric care and treatment. Our goal is to restore individuals to competence, so they may continue with legal proceedings when possible. This is a more acute psychiatric, inpatient hospital setting by court order. This setting is a minimum security level in a ward environment.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual)

· Complete admission paperwork

· Provide individual and/or group treatment related to skills, therapy modalities, and competency restoration 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

· 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:

Apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov by selecting the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FTC-South) position located in St. Louis, MO.

For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: [e-mail]

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