PRN Sign Language Interpreter for Forensic Mental Health

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South seeks a part-time PRN Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf clients within the treatment continuum. Interpreting during therapy, counseling, and crisis moments is required for up to 19.5 hours/week.

Licensure in Missouri is required with Comprehensive or Advanced certification preferred. This role is non-benefits eligible and focuses on clinical interpretation in a forensic inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing care for clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disorders.
• Licensed and certified in Missouri for mental health assignments.
• Certification level: Comprehensive or Advanced preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screening or assessment related to eligibility, diagnosis, or treatment planning.
• Participation in treatment planning or discharge planning meetings.
• Provide individual or group psychotherapy/psychoeducational sessions as interpreters.
• Interpret for individual and group substance use counseling sessions.
• Handle ad hoc problem solving and crisis management involving Deaf clients.
• Attend visits with legal guardian and family when needed.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Experience with mental health

Education

Missouri interpreter certification (Comprehensive or Advanced)

Job description

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South seeks a part-time PRN Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf clients within the treatment continuum. Interpreting during therapy, counseling, and crisis moments is required for up to 19.5 hours/week.

Licensure in Missouri is required with Comprehensive or Advanced certification preferred. This role is non-benefits eligible and focuses on clinical interpretation in a forensic inpatient setting.