Behavioral Health Therapist - $52K-85K per year

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Mental Health for a job in Valley Park, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Mental Health Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff At Vivian Health, candidates with updated profiles have the best success. Make sure yours is complete so recruiters can match you to the perfect job! Additional Information About the Role Shift - Monday through Thursday 8:30 am-5 pm & Friday 8 am-2 pm This position is a full time therapist in a small office with psychiatry and therapy Working with Adults only ages 18 and older Team dynamic: We have 2 Therapists , plus Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs and Psychiatrists 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 BJC HealthCare Job ID #110696. Posted job title: Behavioral Health Therapist - Independence Center #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker