Regional Behavioral Health Manager Central Office

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections 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. **

The Regional Behavioral Health Specialist Manager position is a DORS Central Office position that will provide oversight to the Regional Behavioral Health Specialists and will be supervised by the Central Office Behavioral Health Coordinator. The physical location of the position is open to any location statewide.**

The Regional Behavioral Health Specialist Manger (RBHSM) will manage the five Regional Behavioral Health Specialists that help clients under department supervision by supporting Probation and Parole Officers in working with their client's behavioral health needs (mental health, substance use and recovery, and treatment related to sexual offenses). In addition to offering oversite to the RBHSs, this supervisory position will also serves as a resource and liaison, but does not provide direct client services.

Help Probation and Parole Officers understand their clients' behavioral health issues and assist them in gaining and maintaining access to services.

Provide information on behavioral health and related resources across the state of Missouri.

Help coordinate continuity of care for placement, records requests, and information sharing as needed.

Review and interpret behavioral health screenings and records as needed. Provide behavioral health information and occasional training for Department staff.

Assist with presentations, trainings, and outreach as appropriate, including Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.

Serve as a liaison between Department staff and community providers and other stakeholders.

Assist with reentry services as needed for offender's releasing from Department facilities.

Participate in Department and community meetings and workgroups as needed.

Collaborate with community resources, specialty courts, and other diversion programs as needed.

This position is supervised by the Behavioral Health Coordinator, Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services (DORS) **

Minimum Qualifications**

Four or more years of professional experience in counseling, social work, case management, or related field. **

Preferred Qualifications/Skills**

License or certification eligibility is preferred, but not required.

Corrections, law enforcement, or criminal justice 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 is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of 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.

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