PRN Response Team Worker

Additional Information About the Role

• Shift information: PRN - Mostly evenings and weekends but we also have openings for day shift
• Clients: Crisis Counseling for those affected by March and May severe weather
• Location: Community Based - Working in St. Louis City and County
• Skills required for position: Flexible schedule outside of standard work times, ability to engage and provide support
• Job responsibilities: Crisis Counseling, community outreach, phone calls

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

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 GED

Experience

<2 years

Preferred Requirements

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

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
• 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