Behavioral Health Associate, FT

Bjc-Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a role focused on providing therapeutic interaction for psychiatric patients under RN direction.

You will support group and individual therapies, document observations, and participate in the inter-disciplinary team to advance patient progress toward discharge. The position involves safety rounds, daily living assistance under supervision, and patient/family orientation to the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Licensed clinician (LCSW or LPC) preferred or required by role.
• No prior experience required; some preferred up to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environment, conduct safety and observation rounds, document findings.
• Plan and facilitate educational and therapeutic groups and activities.
• Participate in treatment planning, attend meetings and shift reports.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Orient new patients and families to unit structure and care processes.
• Work in a safety-sensitive role with alertness and care responsibility.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Social Work/Psychology/related

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month
• Holiday Requirement: One holiday per year
• Location: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Main Campus, PCDC

Overview

Role Purpose: Responsible for performing necessary services in providing therapeutic interaction for psychiatric patients on group and individual level under the direction of the registered nurse and treatment team. Adheres to all BJC and BJH standards, policies, protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with other team members, provides continual monitoring of environment by conducting safety rounds, environmental rounds, contraband and room searches, and one-to-one observation as needed. Documents these observations appropriately.
• Plans and facilitates didactic, educational, recreational, and community groups within the assigned treatment program as directed. Utilizes evidence-based practice in the planning and implementation of group and individual therapies. Actively encourages patient participation and involvement in therapeutic activities. Monitors and documents patient progress and appropriately communicates information to the RN, physicians, family members, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team as appropriate.
• Participates in assessment and treatment team meetings and shift report and provides feedback regarding progress of patient’s treatment and relevant clinical advisement. Participates in the treatment planning process and works toward continued progression of treatment for patient toward discharge. Performs various clerical and administrative assignments to support department operations.
• Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living under the direction of the RN and in collaboration with other unlicensed assistive personnel. This includes: assisting with bathing and toileting of patients with those needs. Assists with specimen collection, taking vitals, and EKGs as appropriate, and as their level of certification will allow.
• Orients new patients and their families to the unit, program structure, and physical environment. Provides appropriate patient information when accepting or receiving patients from other units.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Social Work/Psychology/related

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• LCSW or LPC

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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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