Senior Social Services Specialist (SC III)

Job Description

Job Location:
This position can be domiciled Statewide.
Why you’ll love this position:
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 can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Coordination and Support of Complex Cases
·       Coordinate complex DD SOP Crisis cases, ensuring smooth acceptance, discharge, service coordination, and communication with all involved parties.
·       Serve as liaison across departments, providers, families, and agencies while delivering accurate information and participating in all required treatment planning.
Support a small, high intensity need caseload
·       Serve a small, high intensity need caseload that will include those in DD State Operated Programs Crisis Beds transitioning to the community as well as Behavioral Health State Facility discharges. The assigned caseload from DDD will be from Higginsville Habilitation Center, Optimistic Beginnings, and Fulton State Hospital.
·       The individual will consult with the assigned TCM Team for discharges from DMH/Division of Behavioral Health facilities.
·       Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a routine basis
·       Participate in the discharge process of individuals
Serve as a specialist in statewide support coordination practices
·       Serve as a statewide specialist in support coordination practices, providing coaching, training, and clear communication on policies and procedures.
·       Build strong relationships with stakeholders, identify inconsistencies, and collaborate with teams to create unified solutions.
·       Attend required meetings and professional development while presenting information to stakeholder groups as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or Registered Nurse license with 4-5 years of relevant experience.

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
.

To Apply:
Upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and 3 professional letters of recommendation.
Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered
. Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.
If you have any questions about this position, please email Human Resources
lacy.reeves@dmh.mo.gov