Behavioral Health Associate, FT

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate performs services that provide therapeutic interaction for psychiatric patients in group and individual settings under the direction of the registered nurse and treatment team. The associate follows BJC and Barnes-Jewish Hospital standards, policies, protocols, and procedures. This safety-sensitive position requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.

The role is based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Main Campus, PCDC. The scheduled day shift is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with a requirement to work one weekend per month and one holiday per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Less than two years of experience.
• LCSW or LPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and environmental rounds, contraband and room searches, and one-to-one observation as needed; document observations appropriately.
• Plan and facilitate didactic, educational, recreational, and community groups as directed, using evidence-based practices for group and individual therapies and encouraging patient participation.
• Monitor and document patient progress and communicate relevant information to the RN, physicians, family members, and other interdisciplinary treatment team members as appropriate.
• Participate in assessment and treatment team meetings, shift report, and treatment planning; provide feedback on treatment progress and clinical advisement and support patients’ progression toward discharge.
• Perform clerical and administrative assignments that support department operations.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and toileting, under RN direction and in collaboration with other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and EKGs as appropriate and within the associate’s certification level.
• Orient new patients and families to the unit, program structure, and physical environment; provide appropriate information when receiving patients from other units.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level