Top 19 Msw social worker Jobs in Saint Joseph, Mo

Mitigation Specialist - Defense Social Worker
State of Missouri —Saint Joseph, MO
- $52,008 - $62,004 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Residential
Social Services Director
Advanced Care of St. Joseph —Saint Joseph, MO
- $52,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Care Navigator
SparroWell —Saint Joseph, MO
- Full-time
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Work from home
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Youth Services Coordinator (Regional Family Specialist)
State of Missouri —Saint Joseph, MO
- $52,598.40 - $54,688.32 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Social Worker
Amberwell Health Atchison —Atchison, KS
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Master of Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Supervisor Children's
Family Guidance Center —Saint Joseph, MO
- Background check
- Management
- English
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Case Manager : Full-Time
Valley Hope Association —Atchison, KS
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Clinical Supervisor Youth Substance Use
Family Guidance Center —Saint Joseph, MO
- Background check
- Management
- Office
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Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Missouri
Lyra Health —Saint Joseph, MO
- Choose your own hours
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- LMFT
- Master of Social Work
- Continuing education credits
Juvenile Justice Involved Mental Health Therapist
The Guidance Center Inc —Atchison, KS
- $79,388 - $84,388 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinic experience
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Mitigation Specialist - Defense Social Worker

State of Missouri -
Saint Joseph, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,008 - $62,004 a year

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

Trauma-sensitive practices
Criminal defense law
Data collection

Full Job Description

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) is dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals accused of or convicted of crimes in Missouri who cannot afford an attorney. MSPD operates statewide through district offices strategically located throughout the state, offering opportunities to work in diverse settings, from urban areas like Kansas City and St. Louis to more rural environments. We are seeking mitigation specialists to help our clients with the underlying issues that have led to their contact with the criminal legal system. By connecting clients to community resources and working with attorneys to advocate for holistic outcomes, mitigation specialists play a critical role in reducing pretrial detention and unnecessary prison sentences, ultimately creating lasting change in the criminal legal system.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

As a Mitigation Specialist, you will serve clients in an assigned region, building relationships with community providers and overcoming barriers clients face in accessing services and the stigma of criminal legal involvement. Your key responsibilities include:

Client Advocacy and Case Management:

Work with clients to identify and achieve service goals.
Provide a variety of case management services to clients, such as connections to mental health or substance use disorder treatment, housing, and employment, and assist with finding transportation for case-related needs.
Conduct psychosocial history interviews with clients.
Develop mitigation memoranda for use in clients’ cases.
Occasionally, testify or provide in-court advocacy.

Research and Investigation:

Request and review records.
Conduct literature reviews and social science research as part of mitigation work.
Identify and interview mitigation witnesses.

Collaboration and Communication:

Develop mitigation themes and evidence in collaboration with attorneys and other members of the defense team.
Draft formal and informal mitigation memoranda.
Engage with community organizations to increase access to services for clients.
Provide support and guidance to MSPD staff in your assigned region.

Supervision and Training:

Supervise HDS interns.
Help collect and analyze data tracking holistic defense work and its impact.
Help onboard new HDS team members.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Education and Experience:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in psychology, social work, sociology, or a closely related field; Masters in Social Work preferred. Relevant experience may substitute.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of or ability to learn about available community-based social services.
Understanding of the intersection of criminal defense and social work, and mitigation practice.
Knowledge of the collateral consequences of criminal charges and convictions.
Effective supervisory and management techniques preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills for handling a diverse workload and competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills for effective performance in office, organizational, and criminal legal system settings.
Ability to treat clients, coworkers, and colleagues with respect at all times.
General knowledge of social systems casework and human behavior.
Ability to apply knowledge to client advocacy.
Ability to conduct trauma-informed psychosocial interviews and prepare clear and concise written advocacy.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.
This position may support large geographic areas.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Learn more about benefits at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/employment/working-for-mspd/benefits/ 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 https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants .

MSPD can assist with relocation expenses that are consistent with our Relocation Policy. This policy allows MSPD to reimburse up to $2,500 in qualifying relocation related expenses if the new hire's work location is at least 60 miles away from their prior residence.

Join MSPD and be part of a dedicated team working to create meaningful change in the criminal legal system, ensuring justice and support for those who need it most.

The salary listed reflects the base pay rate. Verified prior state service, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, may increase total compensation.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

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

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