Job Location: Is located at 1000 E. 24th St. KCMO 64108

Why you’ll love this position:

Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) delivers quality psychiatric hospital and community based residential services in a safe environment that provides the support and skills needed for individuals to achieve their potential. CBM staff, community providers, and individuals served work respectfully together to create the path to successful community living. We are a Joint Commission accredited behavioral health facility.

• The social worker will be part of an interdisciplinary team working with individuals who have been court ordered to the Department of Mental Health for inpatient psychiatric treatment, with the goal of restoring the individual’s competency to proceed in their legal case. Social workers will complete psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, family education and support, competency education services, and discharge planning.

• No disciplinary action in the previous 12 months.

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri.

• An LMSW or LCSW is preferred, but all MSWs are encouraged to apply.
• Additionally, BSWs with 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. A BSW with plans to pursue their MSW is preferred. Individuals with Bachelor’s degrees in related fields, such as Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice, will be considered if they plan to pursue their MSW.

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.

We offer great benefits:

Excellent State of Missouri benefits which include up to 3 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, as well as retirement, life insurance, dental and health care options. Additionally, social workers can work one day a week from home, receive tuition reimbursement/student loan reimbursement, and free supervision for clinical licensure.

If you have questions about this position please contact: HR 816-512-7404