**City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri **Categories:** Clinical Services and Support **Job Status:** Full-Time **Req ID** : 104683 **Pay Range:** $18.85 – $31.30 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) **Additional Information About the Role** + Shift information: 8 AM - 5 PM - Monday - Friday + Type of Clients: Any mental health clients who walks in or are referred to services. This role is the “gate keeper” to all mental health programs within BJC Behavioral Health. + **Location:** Daily on site at the Central Same Day Access facility located at 3300 South Kingshighway + Ideal Skill Set for this position: Strong clinical skills, an understanding of SMI diagnosis, organization skills, strong communication skills, computer skills with knowledge of motivational interviewing. + **Job responsibilities:** Working as a team member who provides screenings for level of needs, completing screenings for mental health services that includes determination for services with BJC BH, crisis support, referring to internal and external resources, Scheduling intake appts with SDA staff **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 + 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