Master Level - Community Support Specialist III

City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri Categories: Clinical Services and Support Job Status: Full‑time Req ID: 106681 Pay Range: $43,056.00 – $70,096.00 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Additional Information About the Role Up to a $1500 Sign On Bonus This is a 40 hour per week Community Outreach Case Worker position You will assist clients by linking them to community resources, such as housing and food assistance You will work out in the communities with clients daily. You do not work inside the agency location. Monday – Friday (Day Shift) – NO On‑Call, Nights, Weekends or Holidays required Local travel is required and you must have your own personal reliable vehicle with valid insurance You must have a valid CLASS E or CLASS D driver’s license. If you do not, you must obtain one within two weeks prior to your start date You will be asked to transport clients in your own personal vehicle Any mileage you put on your vehicle while working in the community will be reimbursed You will be asked to meet with clients face‑to‑face, in their homes, and in person on a regular basis Related work experience with individuals suffering from mental health challenges strongly preferred (not required) You will be working with individuals that suffer from severe mental health issues This position will carry a caseload that may vary; in‑depth training is provided Training will take place during your first 90 days and will sufficiently prepare you for this type of work (must be able to learn new things quickly and have a strong ability to use technology) May be eligible for loan repayment assistance from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) The link to the program is Window to apply is through March 31 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. Role Purpose Responsible for providing community support services to maximize opportunities available to people living in the community who are trying to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness. Responsibilities Provides community support services to complex clients, including those on care plans, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes, based on individual strengths and needs; caseload sizes will vary. Completes timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the relationship to the treatment plan, the provider of the service, the date, the actual time and setting of the service, and the individual’s response to the service. Contacts individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments to re‑engage and promote recovery/resiliency efforts. Supports individuals in crisis situations. Provides mentorship and job shadowing to community support colleagues. Provides qualified mental health provider assistance to clinical teams, including but not limited to assessment of access to services. Completes annual assessment and other documentation of clients. Minimum Requirements Education Master’s Degree – Human Services or related Experience 2–5 years Licenses & Certifications Class D (IL) or Class E (MO) Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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, visit 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare