Forensic Case Monitor- STL Region

Job Description:

Forensic Case Monitor- STL Region

Description

The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a Forensic Case Monitor to be domiciled in the Eastern Region/STL area.

Responsibilities:

This position meets with clients on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with the conditions of release and communicates with the Forensic Review Committee to determine release plans. Daily tasks include consulting with community caretakers and DMH staff regarding treatment plans and community functioning, compiling and completing documentation for Conditional Releases and testifying in court and/or revocation hearings as needed.

Required skills:

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of behavioral health conditions and developmental disabilities, be very responsible with excellent communication and documentation skills, and the ability to display a high level of independent judgement.

Eligibility:

A Master’s degree with emphasis in Social Work (MSW) and one year of post-master’s degree professional casework experience in clinical social work. OR A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in Social work, Sociology, Psychology or closely related field and four years of clinical casework experience under a Master’s level Social Worker (MSW).

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrmail@dmh.mo.gov

Salary:

$53,092.08 per Year