Additional Information About the Role- Shift information: PRN- Evenings and weekends
- Clients: Supporting the community with Crisis Counseling for those impacted by March and May severe weather
- Location: Community Based – Working in Iron County
- MUST HAVE skills for this position: Flexible schedule outside of standard work times, ability to engage and provide support, ability to travel to Iron County
- Job responsibilities: Crisis Counseling, community outreach, phone calls
OverviewBJC 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. Franois, 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 QualificationsRole 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.Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GEDExperience
<2 yearsPreferred Requirements
Supervisor Experience
< 2 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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
- 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
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
*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