• BJC Behavioral Health -Residential Tech FT

    BJC HealthCare (St. Louis, MO)


    **City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri

    **Categories:** Clinical Services and Support

    **Job Status:** Full-Time

    **Req ID** : 101351

    **Pay Range:** $17.25 – $22.33 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

     

    Additional Information About the Role

     

    Behavioral Health - Residential Tech

     

    + **Shift:** Sunday through Wednesday 8AM – 6PM

    + **Purpose** – To complete wellness checks on clients daily. To educate and prompt clients on independent living skills while residing in the group home.

    + **Types of Clients** – Clients with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use disorders who desire to learn independent living skills to eventually live in their own apartments.

    + **Team dynamic** – We are committed to what we do and motivated to help clients. We are creative and have excellent communication with each other. Everyone on this team are great team players but they are also responsible for their own work.

    + **Location** – Custered Colonial, 10010 S. Executive Dr. St. Ann, MO 63074

    + **Job Responsibilities** – Complete daily rounds, prompt clients to clean their room, take meds and take care of hygiene, participate in chores, remind clients of their doctors’ appointments, work with client and encourage them to reach their goals, advocate for clients; computer skills, effective communication skills, motivating/encouraging clients and teamwork

    + **Typical Day** – Coordinate client care with team members at the beginning of shift. Complete daily rounds by checking in with clients every 2 hours. Assist clients as needed and work with them on living skills. Document all visits same day of services in the system

     

    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 assisting with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

    Responsibilities

    + Performs assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team.

    + Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team.

    + Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.

    + Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    + High School Diploma or GED

    Experience

    + <2 years

    Supervisor Experience

    + No Experience

    Preferred Requirements

    Education

    + Associate's Degree

    Experience

    + 2-5 years

     

    Licenses & Certifications

     

    + Certified Nurse Assistant

     

    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