Treatment Manager NMPRC

Treatment Manager - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Monday - Friday

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $93,000 TBD Based on qualifications

Why you'll love this position:

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.

What you’ll do:

This leadership position is responsible for the professional oversight and strategic direction of the Social Services and Treatment Services departments. The role includes supervising licensed staff, recruiting and hiring within the social services and clinical teams, and representation on multidisciplinary committees. The Director serves as a key liaison with community partners and oversees all community discharge processes. The Director supervises and actively contributes to social service functions related to admissions, progress reviews, treatment planning, habilitation/rehabilitation services, and discharge planning. They provide ongoing support and clinical guidance to the social work team in collaboration with an LCSW. Additional responsibilities include coordinating student practicum placements with universities for BSW and MSW Students. This position will also serve as the facility guardianship coordinator ensuring guardianship packets are completed and sent to Central Office in a timely manner.

As Director of Treatment Services, this leader also supports the implementation of evidence-based practices that are person-centered, recovery-oriented, and delivered by qualified professionals. The role provides administrative leadership to treatment programs and non-nursing clinical departments, including responsibility for hiring within designated programs.

In addition to core leadership responsibilities, this position also serves as the facility’s Forensic Coordinator. This includes ensuring compliance with Missouri Revised Statutes, DMH operating regulations, and the DMH Forensic Manual. The Director oversees victim and law enforcement notifications, coordinates forensic documentation, and provides expert guidance to treatment teams on legal processes involving patients found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (NGRI) or Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial (PIST). They serve as a liaison with attorneys and courts, co-lead forensic training and policy development, and ensure timely submission of forensic reports and renewals to Central Office. This role works closely with the Director of Forensic Services to uphold regulatory compliance and effective patient transitions across the forensic continuum.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

A qualified candidate will have both managerial and leadership skills. They will be expected to work well within an interdisciplinary treatment team and be comfortable co-supervising individuals from various departments while working closely with the department/discipline directors. A qualified candidate will have excellent clinical, organizational, and writing skills. A qualified candidate will also be willing to keep up to date on evidenced based practices and trauma-informed care as it relates to both clients and staff.

Experience and Educations Requirements:

• Preferred Licensure as either and LMSW or LCSW (Will consider an MSW, without license provided pursuit of licensure is taken).

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience

• Will consider a master’s degree from a related field (psychology, criminal justice) with 2-3 years experiencing working in the mental health field.

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 .

Qualified applicants should submit a CV/Resume and Letter of Interest to nmprchr@dmh.mo.gov , apply online at www.mocareers.mo.gov or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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