What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker FTC South position at State of Missouri?
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South Campus
5300 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139
Clinical Caseworker : $1,649.60 semi-monthly
Sr. Clinical Caseworker : $2,026.56 semi-monthly
LCSW : $2,523.47 semi-monthly
Day Shift (Sat / Sun off)
The social worker will be responsible for maintaining a minimum caseload of 13 ward-based clients within Ward E of the Forensic Responsibility Program (FRP). Responsibilities include provision of individual and group therapy / psychoeducation, community reintegration activities, transfer and discharge coordination, division specific documentation, case management, liaising with legal guardians and family where applicable, and other duties as assigned. Within FRP's case management model, the social worker will be responsible for additional tasks, including but not limited to, ITRP reviews and Integrated Risks Assessments. The social worker will also be required to participate in routine interdisciplinary meetings, including client review, treatment planning, and forensic release planning.
The Forensic Responsibility Program works with individuals who benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a focus on responsibility and accountability. The primary population consists of individuals diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder or associated features, who might struggle with criminogenic thinking or offending behaviors. This program also utilizes Risk-Need-Responsivity Model.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct comprehensive Social Service Assessments (Initial and / or Annual)
- Complete admission and discharge paperwork
- Provide individual and / or group treatment and complete corresponding documentation
- Create Individual Treatment / Rehabilitation Plans (ITRP) and Treatment Reviews and modify / update on a routine basis
- Write monthly / weekly summary progress notes for clients
- Offer case management to assigned clients
- Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a routine basis
- Participate in discharge and legal processes (e.g. guardianship, conditional release applications) as necessary
- Disseminate pertinent information to vested departments within and outside the facility
- Other duties as assigned
Eligibility :
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including :
WHY DMH?
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 a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
Salary : $2,523
