Additional Information About the Role

Up to a $2300 Sign on BonusShift information: Monday - Friday 8 am – 4 pm or possibly 9 am -5 pm based on client needClients/Location: Residential clients living at Chateau Ann Marie and other residential locationsWho will this person interact with on a regular basis: Chateau Ann Marie staff, BJC Behavioral Health IRTS treatment team MUST HAVE skills for this position: Organization, self-management, comfort with running groups and working with challenging population, teamworkJob responsibilities: Individual and group therapyExample of a typical Day:  4-5 individual client appointments, 1 group (3 times per week), collaboration with treatment team via Microsoft TEAMS and email communication.Most common challenges: We work with clients who have failed in community settings, have very high mental health needs
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

The Behavioral Health Therapist works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat mental & emotional disorders, and to promote optimal mental health.

 

Responsibilities

Provides individual, and in some cases, family therapy to active clients.Updates the treatment plan to reflect therapy goals. Collaborates with other professionals regarding client participation level, progress, and setbacks.Completes intakes for individuals requesting services at BJC, assessing their eligibility based on symptomology, treatment history, and current needs.Develops and facilitates education for clients.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree - Social Services/related

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's LicenseLCSW/LPC/LMFT/Equiv

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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance

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*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