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Psychologist- Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) FSH

State of Missouri, Fulton, Missouri, United States, 65251

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Psychologist – Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) – Fulton State Hospital, MO Salary: $86,250–$121,064 annually

Location: Fulton State Hospital, 600 East 5th Street, Fulton, MO 65251

Why You’ll Love This Position The SORTS program has a 125‑bed capacity, and clients in this program are civilly committed under Missouri State Statute 632.480 (the sexually violent predator law). The SORTS Program follows the Risk–Needs–Responsivity principles and integrates a variety of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Clients are offered Process Groups, Psycho‑educational groups, and case‑management services. There are also some individual therapy opportunities.

Your Benefits Package

Medical Insurance

Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program

Pension/Survivor Benefits

Basic Life Insurance (term)

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Education Assistance (where available)

Paid Holidays (13)

Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)

Parental Leave

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment Compensation

Social Security Retirement

Medicare

Optional Benefits (you pay premiums)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Optional Life Insurance (term)

Universal Life Insurance

Optional Tax‑Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)

Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)

Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)

Cafeteria Plan

Additional Perks

Flexible scheduling

Free shuttle to Jefferson City and Columbia

Paid conferences and opportunities for CEUs Opportunities for research

Supervision for licensure, if needed

What You’ll Do The Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services (SORTS) Program is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our program. SORTS utilizes evidence‑based treatments to work with our challenging population of clients who have been civilly committed. SORTS primarily utilizes CBT with our clients, but uses elements of DBT and other treatment modalities as well. You will be responsible for providing case management, group therapy, and individuals with clients with a variety of diagnoses who have a history of sexual offenses. You also will be part of multiple multidisciplinary treatment teams within the program, which includes social workers, other psychologists, psychiatrists, rehabilitation services providers, nurses, and direct care staff. You will also work closely with clients as they work towards achieving a conditional release. Strong documentation skills are needed. This is also an opportunity for this person to complete psychological assessments as needed. If you feel you have these qualities, we would love for you to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Psychology

License eligible or licensed as a Psychologist in Missouri

Preferred Qualifications

Training and/or experience with forensic clients within an inpatient setting

Training and/or experience treating sex offenders

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Jessica Sergio, Ph.D.

Director of Psychology

jessica.sergio@dmh.mo.gov

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