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

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