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Master Level Community Support Specialist III

BJC
Posted a month ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Saint Louis, MO 63139, US

Salary

$43,056 - $70,096 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Sign On Bonus

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  • The position is for a Community Support Specialist at BJC Behavioral Health, requiring a Master's Degree in Human Services or a related field and 2-5 years of experience.
  • The role involves providing community support services to clients recovering from serious mental illness, with responsibilities including documentation and crisis support.
  • The job offers a day shift schedule from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with no on-call, nights, weekends, or holidays required.
  • A reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance and a Class D or E driver’s license is necessary for local travel within the St. Louis area.
  • The position includes a salary with benefits and an up to $1500 sign-on bonus.
Additional Information About the Role

  • Up to a $1500 Sign on Bonus
  • Shift information: Day Shift. 8 am - 4:30 (Monday - Friday). No on-call, nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Client group: Community Support Specialist Wellness will support already admitted clients on the Adult and Youth teams that are working to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness.
  • Location: Community based – Facility 3309 Kingshighway, St. Louis MO
  • Local Travel within St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Iron, Washington, and St. Francois Counties will be required.
  • Candidates must have their personal reliable vehicle with valid insurance and a Class E or D driver’s license. You will be required to  meet with clients in their homes or at our offices.
  • Program is new and we will be continuing to develop the program as we go. Candidates must have flexability and be adaptable to change as needed
  • This position will have a referral-based caseload which could be a challenge when starting up due to meeting productivity expectations

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

Responsible for providing community support services to maximize opportunities available to people living in the community who are trying to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provides community support services to complex clients to include clients on care plan, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes, based on individual strengths and needs; case load sizes will vary.
  • Completes timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the relationship to the treatment plan, the provider of the service, the date, the actual time and setting of the service, and the individual's response to the service.
  • Contacting individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments in order to re-engage and promote recovery/resiliency efforts. Supporting individuals in crisis situations.
  • Provides mentorship and job shadowing to community support colleagues. Provides qualified mental health provider assistance to clinical teams including but not limited to assessment of access to services.
  • Complete annual assessment and other documentation of clients.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • - Human Services or related

    Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Class D (IL) or Class E (MO)

  • 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

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