Mental Health Clinician

Hiring Department

Child Advocacy Center

Job Description

• Complete comprehensive trauma-informed diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and families in a competent and timely manner
• Provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy for victims of childhood trauma using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices. The majority of services are provided on an outpatient basis, though some group programming occurs in a school setting
• Complete charting and other documentation responsibilities in a timely fashion
• Provide case management services (e.g., locating and facilitating appropriate referrals, participating in team meetings, and communicating with other service providers) for clients as indicated within the scope of trauma treatment
• Conduct educational presentations in the community and schools on trauma-related topics and interventions
• Meet all STL CAC established quality assurance, documentation, grant reporting, billing, and productivity standards
• Attend and participate in case consultation, treatment team, and staff meetings
• Assist with the grant reporting, grant writing, and marketing to maintain referral base for clinical programs as assigned
• Complete tasks at the request of the Clinical Managers or Executive Director to ensure smooth clinical operations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Clinical Managers or Executive Director
• Therapists must work a minimum of two evenings per week (schedule to be determined in conjunction with supervisor

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

40 hours per week, two evenings per week required

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible to be licensed as a LMSW or a PLPC within the state of Missouri
• 2 years of previous work experience with children, adolescents, and families
• A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited program
• Experience and formal course work in assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families
• Previous work experience with school-based programming
• Previous familiarity and/or experience in working with issues, features and treatments related to the field of Child Maltreatment and with implementing evidence-based practices (e.g., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma, Treatment for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,000 - $58,000 per year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Social Worker

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Application Materials

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.