PRN Response Team Worker

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Role Purpose Engage the community after the declaration of a disaster. Responsibilities Works with individuals, families and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals when needed. Represents the program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure the needs of survivors are met. Provides presentations to community groups on disaster reactions, relief mechanisms, coping skills, stress management, and the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP). Performs quick and accurate data entry and records maintenance, both in print and digitally.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexible schedule outside of standard work times
• Ability to engage and provide support
• Ability to travel to Iron County - talking to people
• Basic computer skills
• <2 years experience

Nice To Haves

• < 2 years Supervisor Experience

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals, families and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals when needed.
• Represents the program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure the needs of survivors are met.
• Provides presentations to community groups on disaster reactions, relief mechanisms, coping skills, stress management, and the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP).
• Performs quick and accurate data entry and records maintenance, both in print and digitally.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED