Shift information: 8 - 4:30 4 days a week and 8:30 - 5 one day a week.
Type of Clients: Any mental health client who walks in or are referred for services. This role is the “gate keeper” to all mental health programs within BJC Behavioral Health
Location: This will be an onsite/Hybrid position (2 days virtual and 3 days in the office) at the Same Day Access Clinic - 3309 South Kingshighway Facility
Ideal Skill Set: Strong clinical skills - assessment skills with an understanding of SMI and SED diagnosis, triage assessment skills, to include screening for those who are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, Motivational Interviewing skills, Knowledge of treatment planning and use of SMART goals
Job responsibilities: Working as a team member who provides screenings for level of needs, crisis support, referring to internal and external resources, completing intakes that includes preliminary diagnosis and SMART treatment plans.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provide pre-admission screening for individuals seeking services and linkage to internal/external resources for clients admitted to the agency.
Responsibilities
Provides short term assistance to clients.
Assists client in accessing medical, financial and housing resources.
Assists in creating community support systems for clients.
Screens individuals requesting services and determines appropriate course of action.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Social Services/related
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Experience
5-10 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer