Behavioral Health Community Outreach Specialist

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC Behavioral Health partners with Independence Center to deliver community-based support services to adults coping with serious mental illness. This 40-hour/week role involves engaging clients, linking them to housing, food, and community resources, and working in the field daily with local travel required.

We train you in motivational interviewing; you will transport clients in your own vehicle and operate within a supportive team in St. Louis County and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Motivational interviewing is used with clients.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Human Services.
• Experience not required, but relevant coursework helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide community support services to clients per the care plan.
• Document services clearly with date, time, setting and outcomes.
• Contact clients or referrals after missed appointments to re-engage and support recovery.
• Mentor and job shadow community support colleagues.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Human Services or related

Job description

BJC Behavioral Health partners with Independence Center to deliver community-based support services to adults coping with serious mental illness. This 40-hour/week role involves engaging clients, linking them to housing, food, and community resources, and working in the field daily with local travel required.

We train you in motivational interviewing; you will transport clients in your own vehicle and operate within a supportive team in St. Louis County and surrounding areas.