Licensed Professional Counselor/Counselor in Training

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Licensed Professional Counselor/ Counselor-In Training

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for an positive, energetic, and caring Licensed Professional Counselor/Counselor-In Training to provide services as part of one of our innovative interdisciplinary treatment teams to mentally ill forensic clients in a high security setting.  Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery based environment.

 Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of professional tasks including assessment, admission, client counseling, prognosis, placement, treatment, and/or discharge planning functions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans, discuss client progress, and implement possible changes in treatment strategy.
• Designs behavior modification programs for individual clients and monitors the implementation process; works with other staff members in implementing these programs; and answers questions for direct care staff concerning problem areas.
• May supervise counselors-in-training and other staff.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Counselor in the State of Missouri. 
• Or A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or Guidance and Counseling with a minimum of 48 earned graduate credit hours. 

 Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay. State contributes 20.21% of pay.)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

Interested, qualified applicants must submit an application online at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/mocareers/index.html  or an in house application to Human Resources at  1010 West Columbia St, Farmington, MO  63640.  EOE/ADA/AA

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Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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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.

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