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Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 83970
- Shift information: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Types of clients: potential clients for behavioral health services in need of an assessment. Clients are referred from a variety of referral sources in the community, such as hospitals, Behavioral Health Response (BHR)—crisis line, ERs, various programs under the Department of Mental health umbrella of services
- Location: 3309 South Kingshighway Facility, St. Louis City – (Hybrid work schedule – 3 days/week in the office 2 days per week telehealth)
- Must be fully licensed or provisionally licensed in the state of MO (LMSW/LCSW or PLPC/LPC)
- Job responsibilities: complete intake assessments on new clients to agency, screening potential clients for eligibility for BJC BH services, have to be able to navigate electronic medical record and other computer systems
Overview
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Intake Specialist provides the initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking service from BJC Behavioral Health. This position will use its knowledge of eligibility requirements to refer and connect individuals to services, both internal and external, that will address the identified need. This position will also provide interim case management for those who will receive case management internally but have yet to be assigned to a team. Additionally, the Intake Specialist will provide brief evidence-based therapies to address problems that can be resolved through clients? own actions and/or thought processes.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer