Licensed Clinical Social Worker-FTC SOUTH

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,787 - 27,209; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave accrued per month

10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

Free Social Work licensure supervision

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Workers to provide exceptional clinical casework services. This role involves working closely with clients facing mental health challenges, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster healing and recovery. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness and disabilities. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies, while contributing to a supportive and professional environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of DSM and evidence-based practices in social work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social service assessments and provide individual/group treatment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for client care.
• Complete treatment plans and documentation for clients.

Skills

Clinical casework

Group work

Client-centered advocacy

Psychotherapy

Assessment techniques

Community organization

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Salary varies based on degree/experience; we will hire Clinical Caseworkers, Senior Clinical Caseworkers or Licensed Clinical Social Workers to fill this position.
Semi-Montly Salaries range between $1,593.82 to $2,438.14

This is a licensed professional position accountable for providing clinical casework services to persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities. Compiles comprehensive case histories concerning the clients’ social, environmental, and economic backgrounds for use by medical and other professional treatment staff. Also participates in admission, social diagnosis, prognosis, progress review, research, community placement, and aftercare planning with an interdisciplinary team and other service agencies. Our facility provides specialized care for clients who are receiving competency restoration and evaluation services in a more acute psychiatric, inpatient hospital setting by court order. This setting is a minimum security level in a ward environment.

Why you’ll love this position:

We aspire to be a team of talented, compassionate professionals, helping our clients to transform their illness and any experience of trauma into a personal journey of healing, resilience, and recovery, through our use of exceptional care and the highest quality, evidence-based practice. State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Knowledge of the ethical considerations involved in the practice of licensed clinical social work. Knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of casework, group work, client-centered advocacy, community organization, research, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills as they apply to intervention programs for persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities. Ability to apply a variety of techniques and methods in the areas of assessment, planning, and individual and group therapy.

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 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, LBSW, 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 Clinical Caseworkers until completion of MSW degree, depending on experience.
• 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)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

Free Social Work licensure supervision for eligible candidates while employed at facility.