BJC Independence Center - Psych Rehab Specialist

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psych Rehab Specialist II provides psychosocial rehabilitation services using the evidence-based Clubhouse Model for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. The role helps create a restorative, caring and safe environment where members can access support and opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and medical and psychiatric services. The program aims to support recovery and independence while reducing suicide, hospitalization, and incarceration associated with mental illness.

The specialist works on one of three units at the Independence Center Clubhouse, alongside members and colleagues with varied educational backgrounds. The role also supports the workforce employment program, helping members return to work through job training, resume writing, interview preparation, and related assistance. The position may involve transporting members in a personal vehicle or an Independence Center vehicle. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with one monthly shift either Thursday, 10 AM to 6 PM, or Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Staff participate in a holiday rotation; larger holiday shifts on Christmas or Thanksgiving may be 10 AM to 2 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Class E license is needed for the stated transportation duties; the preferred qualifications specify a Class E driver’s license in Missouri.

Nice To Haves

• Less than two years of experience.
• Class E driver’s license in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clubhouse services using International Clubhouse Standards; identify members’ strengths and talents, build genuine relationships, and engage members in meaningful work opportunities that support confidence, purpose, self-worth, and improved quality of life.
• Provide opportunities for members to obtain paid employment through Transitional and Supported Employment.
• Manage transitional employment positions at community businesses, develop and maintain employer relationships, and train and support members at job sites and around their work.
• Conduct phone and mobile outreach to members who are not participating in services to help re-engage them.
• Help members identify and access resources such as Social Security benefits, food stamps, housing subsidies, and Medicaid.
• Support members during crises by assessing the seriousness of problems, accessing services, assisting with hospitalization, coordinating with service providers and family when appropriate, and ensuring follow-up.
• Follow Department of Mental Health and Medicaid guidelines; assist members in creating and updating treatment plans, complete weekly progress notes based on treatment-plan goals, and partner with members to achieve their individualized goals.
• Assist members with workforce activities, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job training.
• Use a personal vehicle or Independence Center vehicles to transport members to work, appointments, social events, or the Clubhouse as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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