Licensed Professional Counselor- Sex Offender Rehabilitation & Treatment Services- FSH

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sex Offender Rehabilitation & Treatment Services (SORTS) Program

Salary: $56,219- $73,392/year

Job Location:

Sex Offender Rehabilitation & Treatment Services (SORTS) Program

600 East 5th Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why You’ll Love This Position

FSH is known for evidence-based treatment and innovative practices. The Sex Offender Rehabilitation & Treatment Services (SORTS) Program has a 125-bed capacity. Clients assigned to SORTS are civilly committed under Missouri State Statute 632.480 (the sexually violent predator law). The SORTS Program follows the Risk Needs Responsivity principles and integrates a variety of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Clients are offered Process Groups, Psycho-educational groups, and case management services. There are also some individual therapy opportunities.

Your Benefits Package (paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)

• Medical Insurance
• Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) Program
• Pension/Survivor Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance (term)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Education Assistance (where available)
• Paid Holidays (13)
• Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
• Parental Leave
• Workers’ Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation
• Social Security Retirement
• Medicare
  
  

Optional Benefits (you pay premiums)

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance (term)
• Universal Life Insurance
  
  

Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)

• Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
• Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
• Cafeteria Plan
  
  

Additional Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Free shuttle to Jefferson City and Columbia
• Paid conferences and opportunities for CEUs
• Opportunities for research
• Supervision for licensure if needed
• What you’ll do:
  
  

The SORTS program is looking for an individual with strong clinical skills who is reliable and adaptable. Day to day responsibilities include leading treatment groups, providing individual therapy, offering case management and completing all required documentation for clients whose diagnoses and treatment needs vary. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes psychologists, social workers, psychiatrist, rehabilitation services providers, nurses, and direct care staff. An individual in this position may develop, coordinate, and implement treatment plans, conduct counseling and related therapeutic services, and present recommendations regarding client care to the treatment team.

Minimum Qualifications

All you will need for success:

• Masters in Counseling or related field
• License eligible or licensed as a Professional Counselor in Missouri
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or experience with forensic clients within an inpatient setting
• Training and/or experience treating individuals with severe mood and behavior dysregulation.
  
  

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

Jessica Sergio Ph.D.

Director of Psychology

jessica.sergio@dmh.mo.gov