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State of Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FTC-North)

State of Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FTC-North) Location: 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112

Position Type: Full‑time | Days (Saturday/Sunday Off) | Work Area: 3 West

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

- Sr. Clinical Caseworker: Semi‑Monthly $1,958.03 / Annual $46,992.72

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Semi‑Monthly $2,438.14 / Annual $58,515.36

The St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center North is hiring a Social Worker for the Competency Restoration Program. The facility provides specialized care to justice‑involved individuals ordered for psychiatric care and treatment. The goal is to restore individuals to competence so they may continue with legal proceedings when possible. The setting is an acute psychiatric inpatient hospital by court order and is a minimum‑security level 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

Qualifications & 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 an MSW degree. This individual would likely qualify as a Clinical Caseworker until completion of the 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

Benefits

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% toward Deferred Compensation)

13 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave accrued per month

10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

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

For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: Nicole.Burkett@dmh.mo.gov

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

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