Highlights
MUST HAVE skills for this position: Must have one of Co-Occurring type of Certifications (below) and knowledge of Stages of Change, using harm reduction model, working with dually diagnosed/substance use disorder clients. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Saint Louis, MO |
Description
Additional Information About the Role
- Shift information: FT Day Shift 8 AM - 4:30 PM (no evenings, weekends or on call required)
- Types of clients: Transition age youth ages 16 - 25 years of age with mental health or co-occurring diagnoses
- Team Dynamic: This is a multidisciplinary team, open and respectful communication, works closely together to help clients (shared caseload)
- Location: Pagedale Facility, however this position is mostly community-based and you will work throughout the greater STL area
- Ideal Skill Set: Works well with multidisciplinary team, can self-manage caseload, accountable when in the community, trauma-informed
- MUST HAVE skills for this position: Must have one of Co-Occurring type of Certifications (below) and knowledge of Stages of Change, using harm reduction model, working with dually diagnosed/substance use disorder clients
- MUST have a Missour Issued Co-Occurring Certification
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
Responsible for providing ongoing therapy to clients identified with co-occurring disorders.
Responsibilities
Plans and conducts Individual Sessions, Group Education and Group Counseling in accordance with IDDT fidelity standards.Completes Co-Occurring Evaluations in accordance with IDDT fidelity standards.Reviews, signs and contributes to co-occurring people's treatment plan.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Social Services/related
Experience
<2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's LicenseQAP Credentials
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 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
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 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
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
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