0450050 Ward 3 Clinical Caseworker, Licensed Professional Counselor/Counselor in Training

Job Location

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor/Counselor-In Training to work in a high security setting.

About the role

Performs a variety of professional tasks including assessment, admission, client counseling, prognosis, placement, treatment, and/or discharge planning functions. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans, discuss client progress, and implement possible changes in treatment strategy. Designs behavior modification programs for individual clients and monitors the implementation process; works with other staff members in implementing these programs; and answers questions for direct care staff concerning problem areas. May supervise counselors-in-training and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, admission, client counseling, prognosis, placement, treatment, and/or discharge planning functions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans, discuss client progress, and implement possible changes in treatment strategy.
• Designs behavior modification programs for individual clients and monitors the implementation process.
• Works with other staff members in implementing these programs.
• Answers questions for direct care staff concerning problem areas.
• May supervise counselors-in-training and other staff.

Requirements

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery based environment.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time.