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Behavioral Health Navigator - PRN (multiple shifts)

BJC HealthCare
Florissant, MO Other
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Additional Information About the Role

  • Shift information: PRN Shift - required to pick up two shifts each 6-week schedule period.  We are 24/7 service line. Hours will vary on what shifts and days are available.
  • Previous Mental Health experience, strongly preferred
  • Type of Clients: This position supports our QMHP/(Virtual Licensed Intake Specialists) in the Behavioral Health Intervention Services department.  QMHPs complete assessments and evaluate patients in crisis across 13 BJC facilities and Behavioral Health Navigators are the gatekeepers to get mental health patients assessed.
  • Location:   Fully remote after in-person training at Christian Hospital or Parkland Hospital Farmington
  • MUST live in Missouri or Illinois
  • Ideal Skill Set:  Good communication skills, strong technology skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, competency in Microsoft 365

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 Navigator is responsible for coordinating services for mental health patients. This position facilitates the linkage of the patient to a qualified mental health professional, who will evaluate and determine the needs of the patient. This position also assists patients and families to identify the various resources and services available in the local community.

 

Responsibilities

  • Initiates contact and works with various caregivers & facilities to determine their capacity for placement of mental health patients.
  • Ensures that general information about care facilities and various community resources (i.e., contact information, location, number of beds, etc.) is accurate and readily available.
  • Coordinates the assignment of new patients to a qualified mental health professional.
  • Ensures that electronic medical records (EMR) and associated documentation related to the patient are accurate and kept up to date.
  • Prepares faxes, manages workflows, and performs various administrative duties.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

  • 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
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *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

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