Psych Rehab Specialist III - BJC Independence Center

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Psych Rehab Specialist III provides psycho-social rehabilitation services through the evidence-based Clubhouse Model to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. Working alongside members and colleagues in one of three units at the Independence Center Clubhouse, the specialist fosters a restorative, caring environment and helps members build recovery, independence, and quality of life. Services connect members with opportunities and support related to employment, housing, education, friendship, health, and access to medical and psychiatric care.

The role includes supporting members’ employment goals through resume writing, interview preparation, job training, and transitional or supported employment. The specialist also conducts outreach, advocacy, crisis intervention, and service coordination, and completes treatment-plan and progress-note documentation in accordance with Department of Mental Health and Medicaid guidelines. The position provides mentoring and job shadowing to Clubhouse colleagues.

The stated regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, plus one shift per month on either Thursday, 10 AM–6 PM, or Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM. Employees participate in a holiday rotation; Christmas or Thanksgiving coverage may be 10 AM–2 PM. A Class E license is needed because the specialist may use a personal vehicle to transport members to work or appointments and/or drive Independence Center vehicles for social events or to bring members to the Clubhouse.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Less than 2 years of experience listed as the minimum requirement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Class E driver’s license is needed for the duties described; the preferred qualifications specify a Class E Driver’s License in Missouri.
• Ability to work the stated Monday–Friday schedule, one additional shift per month, and participate in the holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience.
• Class E Driver’s License in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clubhouse services using the International Clubhouse Standards and identify members’ strengths and talents.
• Build genuine relationships and engage members in meaningful work opportunities that support self-confidence, purpose, self-worth, and goals related to employment, education, housing, social needs, legal needs, substance use, health, and wellness.
• Provide opportunities for members to obtain paid employment in the local labor market 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.
• Provide phone and mobile outreach to members who are not participating, to help re-engage them in services.
• 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 the situation, accessing services, assisting with hospitalization, coordinating with service providers and family when appropriate, and ensuring follow-up.
• Follow Department of Mental Health and Medicaid documentation guidelines; assist members in creating and updating treatment plans and complete weekly progress notes, collaboratively when possible.
• Partner with members to achieve their individualized goals.
• Provide mentoring and job shadowing to Clubhouse colleagues.
• Assist with the workforce employment program, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job training.
• As needed, use a personal vehicle to transport members to work or appointments and/or drive Independence Center vehicles for social events or to bring members to the Clubhouse.

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