Job Description

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
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.


Responsibilities - What you'll do
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
Qualifications - All you need for success
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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center HR - 314-877-6501


The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.