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LMSW / LCSW Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital

State of Missouri, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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LMSW / LCSW Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital Licensed Master Social Worker / Licensed Clinical Social Worker Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full‑time clinician for our Inpatient Treatment Program. Using the Sanctuary Model, we promote healing, safety, and nonviolence through trauma‑informed, responsive care.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 admitted for mental disorders and trauma.

Conduct case management and support treatment teams in a multidisciplinary setting.

Work primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for family treatment sessions, possibly one evening per week.

Qualifications

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

Valid Missouri licensure (LMSW or LCSW) or commitment to obtain licensure during employment;

Experience with evidence‑based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma‑focused approaches preferred.

Ability to provide licensure supervision, if applicable.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive work environment

Flexible schedule; no requirement to work weekends or evenings (except possibly one evening per week)

No on‑call work

Generous and flexible time‑off options

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team

Lower caseloads with increased clinical focus

Inpatient treatment length of 2–4 months for quality change

Clinical skills training and case consultation provided

Licensure supervision offered if needed

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Opportunities to participate in facility committees

For questions, contact the Human Resources Office at:

Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov

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