Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center is seeking a positive, energetic, and caring individual for our open full-time Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services. We aspire to be a team of talented, compassionate professionals helping our clients in their personal journey of healing, resilience, and recovery through exceptional care and the highest quality evidence-based practice. The staff at FTC provide an array of mental health services to a population primarily comprised of adults 18 years and older who have been committed to the Department of Mental Health.

About the role

With the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services will have responsibilities at both South and North Forensic Treatment Center Campuses supervising the Central Activity Therapy Program, Volunteer Services Program, Canteen Services Program, and the Client Work Program, as well as co-supervising the Music/Recreational therapists in each FTC Treatment Program. This position works with several departments of FTC. Clear communication and interdisciplinary coordination are vital. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma-informed and recovery-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the South and North CAT Coordinators and co-supervise the Volunteer Services, Canteen, Client Work Program, and the Music/Recreational Therapists, including hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and inquiries/allegations of misconduct/abuse/neglect
• Maintain and order new equipment as needed
• Ensure consistent and smooth implementation of daily operational procedures
• Complete Quality Assurance Reports
• Participate in Policy Updates
• Connect with community vendors and therapeutic workers to bring additional and new opportunities into the facility
• Help coordinate and lead large facility-wide CAT events

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one or a combination of the following: Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure Studies, Counseling, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or another closely related field
• Two or more years of professional experience in mental health, education, social services, or a closely related area
• Two or more years of professional supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education or certification in one or a combination of the following: Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure Studies, Counseling, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or another closely related field

Benefits

• 10 hours of Annual Leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of Sick Leave accrued per month
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligibility

Schedule

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Off Saturday/Sunday

About the employer

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 mental illness or developmental disability, helping them pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be valued members of their communities.