Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
Job Location: This position will be located at our South Campus, 5300 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63139.
Why you’ll love this position:
You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about client care. This position allows you to participate in making an impact in your community by joining in the provision of mental health services to an underserved population. You'll also enjoy the excellent health care, vacation and retirement benefits provided by the State of Missouri.
What you’ll do:
The Program Director is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the clinical approach of the assigned program. This includes:
- Ensuring the core tenets of Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) are delivered to clients across all programmatic living areas
- Ensuring IMR and adjunctive therapies meet evidence-based practice and fidelity standards, and continuously refining the program manual to reflect current practices
- Maintaining operational stability and interdepartmental collaboration to keep client services routine
- Providing direct support and supervision to interdisciplinary Team Leaders
- Overseeing the biannual revision of treatment schedules across all programmatic living areas
- Promoting the development of high-performing, values-based individuals and teams
What you’ll need for success:
Minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Pharmacology, Nursing, Education, Business, Public or Health Care Administration, or a closely related field; AND four or more years of professional experience in mental health, education, social services, public administration, or a closely related area.
Preferred skills: The ideal candidate will have experience in providing or supervising treatment modalities including, but not limited to, Illness Management and Recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. The ideal candidate will also possess experience in risk assessments and case conceptualization, specifically within inpatient, forensic settings.
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- 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
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.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
