Support Care ProfessionalJob Location:Hearnes Psychiatric Center
Fulton State Hospital
600 East 5 th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why you’ll love this position:Fulton State Hospital will be opening an innovative new program designed specifically for clients diagnosed with both developmental disabilities and mental illness. This program will offer acute psychiatric and behavioral stabilization in an inpatient mental health setting. Given the short length of stay expected for clients in the program, the work environment will be immersive and fast-paced.
Fulton State Hospital is a trauma-informed community of skilled people partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery and has become known for using evidence-based treatment and innovative practices. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Scheduling is flexible to fit the program and applicant’s needs. Benefits include:
Your Benefits Package (paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)
- Pension/Survivor Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance (term)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Education Assistance (where available)
- Paid Holidays (13)
- Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Unemployment Compensation
- Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) program
- Medical Insurance
- Social Security Retirement
- Medicare
Optional Benefits (you pay premiums)
- Optional Life Insurance (term)
- Universal Life Insurance
- Optional Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
- Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
Additional Perks - Student Loan Repayment
- Flexible scheduling
- Shifts will include:
- Sunday - Thursday 1p-9:30p
- Tuesday - Saturday 1p-9:30p
- Alternate scheduling may also be available depending on coverage needs
- $2 shift differential for hours worked from 3pm to 7am
What you’ll do:Fulton State Hospital is looking for Support Care Professionals with training and/or experience working with individuals dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental illness. The Support Care Professional will function as an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. They will work closely with the Licensed Behavior Analyst to observe client behavior and implement behavior support plans to enhance adaptive behaviors, diminish challenging behaviors, and assist with transition to less restrictive settings. They will play an active role in treatment including providing case management and group therapies to clients and coaching to direct care staff. They will participate in treatment team meetings to develop, review, and update treatment plans while evaluating progress toward return to the community.
Minimum Qualifications - A bachelor’s degree OR four or more years of relevant experience
- Satisfactory performance
- No written reprimands within the past 6 months and no other disciplinary action during the past 12 months (unacceptable conduct or above)
Preferred Qualifications - Training and/or experience treating individuals dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.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 .
