Behavioral Health Resource Specialist

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital is hiring a Behavioral Health Resource Specialist to serve as a connection point between patients, families, providers, and behavioral health resources. The specialist receives referrals from providers within Children's Hospital, assesses individuals' behavioral health needs, and facilitates connections to appropriate services and support. The role requires knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and community-based behavioral health services.

The specialist acts as an educator and resource liaison for youth in crisis, facilitating care through parents and physician support systems and identifying resources available to support youth and mental health care in the St. Louis region. The position is Monday through Friday, with opportunities to work remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and community-based behavioral health services.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education, psychology, or social work.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document caller demographics and a brief description of calls.
• Provide age-appropriate care by identifying physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs and adapting recommendations accordingly.
• Involve the parent, guardian, and physician in the plan of care and decision-making process.
• Assess behavioral health needs and facilitate connections to appropriate services and support.
• Identify and access resources available to support youth and mental health care in the St. Louis region.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on 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