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State of Missouri

LMSW / LCSW Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital

State of Missouri, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management for children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 admitted to Hawthorn for treatment of mental disorders and trauma.

Participate in a multi‑disciplinary team and deliver direct clinical services to consumers and families to help reach treatment goals.

Offer evidence‑based therapeutic practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and trauma‑focused approaches.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with all institutional policies.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Missouri licensure (LMSW or LCSW) or a commitment to obtaining licensure during employment; professional licensure supervision is available.

Experience or knowledge in DBT, CBT, and other trauma‑focused modalities is preferred.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday, with occasional evening sessions.

Benefits

Defined pension plan.

Generous leave and holiday time.

Eligibility for state health insurance coverage.

Friendly and supportive work environment.

Flexible schedule, no weekend or evening work except occasionally one evening per week.

No on‑call work.

Generous and flexible time‑off options.

Collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team.

Lower caseloads with increased ability for clinical work.

Length of treatment for inpatient consumers between 2‑4 months.

Clinical skills training and case consultation provided.

Licensure supervision offered if needed.

Tuition reimbursement.Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Opportunities to participate in committees within the facility.

Job Details Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Government Administration

Contact For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov

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