What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist II - Co-Occurring Disorders position at BJC HealthCare?
- Up to a $1500 Sign on Bonus
- Shift information: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
- Clients: Supporting clients with both a mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses’ (Co-Occurring Disorders-COD) - health and substance use disorders
- Location: Farmington, MO. - Community based
- Job responsibilities: Meet with clients in the office, their homes or community to assist them in moving towards using coping skills and medication management versus drugs and alcohol to manage their symptoms (harm reduction).
- 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 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 back to you at $.65 per mile
- You will be asked to meet with clients face to face
- You will be asked to meet with clients in their homes
- You will be required to connect with all your clients in person on a regular basis
- This position is benefits eligible with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Paid Time Off and a Free Tuition Stipend that will allow you obtain an advanced degree that is for paid by BJC Healthcare!
- This is an hourly position, and the pay is based on years of community outreach/case management experience and/or experience working with Adults or Children that suffer from mental health diagnoses
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
Responsible for providing community support services to maximize opportunities available to people living in the community while working to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
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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
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
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