What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independence Center - Clinical Co-Occurring Counselor position at BJC HealthCare?
BJC Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center. Please use the link below to learn more about this extraordinary club house! https://independencecenter.org/about/
- Shift information: 8 AM – 4 PM (there is flexibility here, someone could also work a 9 AM - 5 PM Shift)
- Team Dynamic: The counselor interacts most often with the ITCD supervisor and community support and peer support specialists. The team has a positive working dynamic and is very supportive. Multi-disciplinary meetings are held once a week.
- Case Load size: 10-15 active therapy clients, 30 total clients enrolled in the program that this role interacts with for outreach and assessments
- Location: On-site at the Independence Center and requires some travel in the community (St. Louis City and County) as needed. Travel could be 1-2 times per week to client homes. Work from home allowed as needed and appropriate based on clients’ needs
- Must be fully licensed OR has a CADC or CRADC certification (certified alcohol and drug counselor)
- Job responsibilities: Meet one-on-one with clients for therapy sessions. Plans and leads group education and group therapy sessions. Will lead multi-disciplinary meetings and guides discussion on client progress and plans for continued improvement and support. Completes annual biopsychosocial assessments for all ITCD clients. Completes annual ITCD assessment for all clients. Creates, modifies, and reviews treatment plans for all ITCD clients. Supports ITCD supervisor in monitoring fidelity. Provides clinical guidance and support to fellow ITCD team members.
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 ongoing treatment to persons identified with Co-Occurring Disorders. Maintain fidelity standards for Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment program.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
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