Clinical Social Work Specialist

Job Description:

Clinical Social Work Specialist

Description

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center (SLFTC) presents a unique opportunity to work with individuals involved in the criminal justice system in an inpatient psychiatric setting. FTC is a 250+ bed adult inpatient facility operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The position would be across all programs at both campuses, providing services to the following programs: the Competency Restoration Program, Forensic Responsibility Program, New Outlook Program, Social Learning Program and Transitional Rehabilitation Program/Deaf Services.

The Clinical Social Work Specialist (CSWS) position will be responsible for assisting in the completion of DMH guardianship applications for clients at FTC. This may include completing the written application for guardianship, due diligent search for appropriate family, testifying in guardianship proceedings, facilitating training regarding the guardianship process, and coordinating with other relevant parties about guardianship matters. The CSWS will also be responsible for providing centralized treatment groups, as well as providing licensure and/or practicum supervision when applicable.

Coordinate with social workers and multidisciplinary teams to complete applications for guardianship for clients who have been deemed Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial or otherwise demonstrate diminished capacity

• Oversee the progress of pending guardianship cases, provide guidance and complete written applications as needed

• Provide testimony in guardianship proceedings

• Provide clinically relevant trainings to the social work department, especially those related to guardianship

• Provide centralized treatment group(s) based on clinical necessity

• Provide practicum and/or licensure supervision when applicable

• Implement individual therapy on a case-by-case basis

• Participate in Grand Rounds and similar meetings to provide supplemental clinical support

• Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as needed

• Other duties as assigned

• LCSW with at least two to five of clinical experience strongly preferred, but provisionally licensed clinicians with experience will be considered.

• Provisionally and fully credentialed candidates must be professionally licensed in Missouri.

• Prior experience providing services for individuals with a severe and persistent mental health diagnosis and other impairing conditions (substance use disorders, personality disorders, intellectual disorders, etc.)

• Working knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices and social work ethics are strongly encouraged.

• Minimum qualifications for Clinical Social Worker Specialist can be found here: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/careers/direct-health-services/clinical-social-work

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% towards Deferred Compensation)

• 13 paid holidays per year

• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month

• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

• Free Social Work licensure supervision for eligible candidates while employed at facility

St Louis Forensic Treatment Center HR - 314-877-6501

Salary:

85,413.60 per Year