Job Description

Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness, and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring, and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center. https://independencecenter.org/about/

Shift - Monday through Thursday 830 am-5 pm & Friday 8 am- 2 pm Working with Adults only ages 18 and older

Team dynamic:

We have 2 Therapists currently that are part of the Independence Center Clinic-which is in the lower level of Independence Center and they will conduct 1:1 sessions and possible group sessions

Location:

BJC Independence Center (on-site only)

Ideal Skill Set:

Preference would be to have Therapy experience and trained in an evidence-based practice like CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, etc. Compassion for working with both Youth and Adults to help them better their life, flexible, able to document timely, ability to adapt to change, willing to work in a team setting is a MUST

Job responsibilities:

This position will provide Therapy to Adult clients. The severity of issues that clients will have, will vary in type and acuity - we work with serious and persistent mental illness

Example of a typical Day:

Start at 8:30 am; Team Huddle at 8:45 AM. In an 8.5 hour day (M - Th) - the goal is 7 hours of therapy. You will have 30 minutes of documentation time on the front of the day and 30 minutes of documentation time at the end of the day and 30 minutes for lunch Must be Fully licensed in MO - LPC or LCSW only (unable to hire provisionally licensed at this time)

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. Francois, 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

The Behavioral Health Therapist works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat mental & emotional disorders, and to promote optimal mental health.

Responsibilities

Provides individual, and in some cases, family therapy to active clients. Updates the treatment plan to reflect therapy goals. Collaborates with other professionals regarding client participation level, progress, and setbacks. Completes intakes for individuals requesting services at BJC, assessing their eligibility based on symptomology, treatment history, and current needs. Develops and facilitates education for clients.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree Social Services/related

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License LCSW/LPC/LMFT/Equiv

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 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

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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