Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
This is advanced administrative position in the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position has region-wide responsibility to ensure that DYS meets the guidelines established by the Division of Medicaid and Children's Health Operations, Department of Health and Human Services for eligibility to collect Medicaid reimbursements covered under Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services (EPSDT).
The following tasks are the responsibility of the Youth Services Manager (Clinical Treatment Coordinator):
- Oversee treatment and transitional services, coordinate clinical review and consultation services and support the treatment planning process.
- Consult with local treatment teams and service coordinators, recommending treatment approaches, and coordinate DYS's participation in Medicaid's EPSDT services.
- Work with the mental health community, courts, and other agencies to better coordinate transitional services for youth reentering their homes and communities.
- Supervise a team of Youth Services Coordinators (Regional Family Specialists)
Knowledge, skills & abilities In addition to those identified in the previous levels:Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and program administration. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal administration, procurement, and inventory control.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in the following: Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family and Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Public or Business or Health Care Administration, Nursing, Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Nutrition or a closely related field;
and Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; self-sufficiency/income maintenance; child support; in-home services; programs for blind or visually impaired persons; Medicaid or other health insurance programs; nursing; health care or health delivery system; pharmacy or pharmacology; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations.
Special Requirement for the Youth Services Manager (Clinical Treatment Coordinator) position :Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Qualifying LPHA professions include:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Master's Level (psychology, counseling, family therapy or related field) plus one year of supervised experience treating mental illness
- Pastoral Counselor with degree equivalent to Master's of Divinity
- Physician with one year of experience treating mental illness
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse
- Master's degree in Social Work plus one year experience under supervision
Additional Special Requirement: Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.) (Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.)
Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional or occupational license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.
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 .
