Job description

The Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater Saint Louis (CASGSL), a center at the University of Missouri – St. Louis recently received a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative to fund Project CONTACT (Community Operations Network for Treatment After Childhood Trauma). CONTACT’s primary aim is for CASGSL to partner with community agencies in order to increase referrals to our Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) – a brief treatment model designed to prevent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Responsibilities include:
Serve as a bridge between community referral agencies and active treatment
Initiate and maintain contact with families who have been referred for services in order to help explain the therapeutic model, answer questions, and remove barriers to treatment (e.g., arranging transportation, provide referrals for community resources, etc.)
Employ appropriate engagement strategies with clients to enhance the likelihood of participation in treatment
Assist families with the completion of necessary pre-, post-, and follow-up paperwork including consents/assents, psychometric measures, and other federally required forms
Complete and maintaining documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State, and Center guidelines
Create and update community resource lists
Attend and actively participate in all team meetings
Complete other duties as assigned
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift

M-F; 40 hours a week
Salary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $18.75 Hourly
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Mental Health Professional

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's Degree

A least 1 year of experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
Much of the work will be completed remotely, though there will be mandatory in-office meetings
May require home visits which will require use of personal vehicle
Requires strong interpersonal skills
Candidate should have an understanding of community resources and referral processes as well as previous experience administering standardized measures and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
Application Materials

Cover Letter and Resume should be uploaded with Application to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs
Inclusive Excellence Statement

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion , respect and appreciation.
Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance.

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