Mental Health Contract Monitor Central Office

Job Description:

Mental Health Contract Monitor Central Office

Description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. C orrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

This position is based in the Department of Corrections' Central Office location in Jefferson City, MO.

As a key member of the department's behavioral health team, this position is responsible for the overall management and oversight of correctional mental health services for Missouri Department of Corrections facilities. Duties include auditing mental health services for contractual and clinical compliance; working with site and regional staff to improve behavioral health operations; serving on departmental teams and committees as assigned; communicating with family members and other constituents, site administration, and outside stakeholders as needed; and assisting with planning and policy development for the department's behavioral health services and other programming. Some travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required. Position will report to Behavioral Health Coordinator of Mental Health Services, Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services.

The successful applicant will be a Missouri licensed behavioral health professional with a master's degree or higher and five or more years of experience in behavioral health services. Experience may be a combination of clinical, administrative, and management duties. Correctional experience preferred, but not required.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

Salary:

$67,813.44 per Year