ReDiscover is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to add to one of our many different programs!

WHO WE ARE

ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is “Passionate About People” as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals like you looking to make a difference throughout the area!

At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:

• Maintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristics either in-person or over the phone.
• Conduct high quality clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals for clients based on their needs.
• Empower clients to develop and nurture the knowledge, skills, and support systems crucial to promoting optimal functioning in the community.
• Continually assess clients for lack of progress, progress, or emergent needs and address those needs clinically.
• Conduct individual, group education, and group therapies for clients in our Substance Use Disorder program.
• Engage difficult-to-serve clients by investigating all potential resources in order to gain access and make connections.
• Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.

We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Licensed Social Worker. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
• Active clinical license in the State of Missouri as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Candidates with a Master Social Worker license (LMSW) with registered supervision with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration for licensure as a Clinical Social Worker would be considered.
• Two (2) years of experience in direct service provision in a mental health setting.
• Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.