Intake Specialist - Same Day Access

Intake Specialist - Same Day Access – BJC HealthCare, Saint Louis, Missouri 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. Responsibilities Provide an initial evaluation of need, triage services according to assessed need, and complete an initial psychosocial assessment and treatment plan that meets accrediting and third‑party payer requirements, including accurate provisional ICD‑10 diagnoses and standardized assessments. Engage individuals and families to form a trusting relationship, gather accurate information, and formulate realistic treatment goals in a non‑threatening, empathetic manner. Demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development stages of all age and ethnic groups, psychiatric illnesses affecting each group, and evidence‑based treatments. Be familiar with the various services and levels of care provided by BJC Behavioral Health and other community agencies, and use diagnostic, financial, and functional criteria for acceptance by teams. Provide brief evidence‑based therapies to adults, children, and families, maintaining clinical competency in therapies that address problems solvable through individual or family actions and thought processes. Minimum Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work or related field. 2–5 years of experience in a behavioral health intake or similar role. No supervisory experience required. Licensing: LCSW or LPC is required; Licensed Master Social Worker is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Additional certifications in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, or similar interventions. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month after hire. Disability insurance paid for by BJC. Annual 4% Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance available from the first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Adoption assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work