What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Worker - Same Day Access position at BJC HealthCare?
- Shift information: 8 AM - 5 PM - Monday - Friday
- Type of Clients: Any mental health clients who walks in or are referred to services. This role is the “gate keeper” to all mental health programs within BJC Behavioral Health.
- Location: Daily on site at the Central Same Day Access facility located at 3300 South Kingshighway
- Ideal Skill Set for this position: Strong clinical skills, an understanding of SMI diagnosis, organization skills, strong communication skills, computer skills with knowledge of motivational interviewing.
- Job responsibilities: Working as a team member who provides screenings for level of needs, completing screenings for mental health services that includes determination for services with BJC BH, crisis support, referring to internal and external resources, Scheduling intake appts with SDA staff
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
Provide pre-admission screening for individuals seeking services and linkage to internal/external resources for clients admitted to the agency.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Preferred Requirements
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
- 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