Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FTC-North)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable State benefits

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Forensic Treatment Center North in St. Louis is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support the Competency Restoration Program.

The role focuses on social service assessments, treatment planning, case management, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a secured inpatient setting. Ideal candidates hold MSW/LMSW/LCSW (or near MSW completion), have experience with mental illness or substance use disorders, and possess DSM

Qualifications

• Experience caring for clients with mental illness or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices, and best social work practices.
• MSW/LMSW/LCSW preferred, but BSW or related degree nearing MSW may qualify as Clinical Caseworker.
• See MO guidance for Clinical Social Work roles and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual).
• Complete admission paperwork and provide documentation.
• Provide individual and/or group treatment related to skills, therapy modalities, and competency restoration.
• Develop and review Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plans and progress notes.
• Offer case management to assigned clients and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Mental health care

DSM knowledge

Risk assessment

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW/LMSW/LCSW preferred

BSW or related degree nearing MSW completion

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

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