Additional Information About the RoleBJC 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! Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM, plus one unusual shift once a month either Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM or Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM Holiday requirement: You are required to be a part of the holiday rotation, these are based on the specialized programs that the Independence Center hosts for members. Christmas or Thanksgiving are the larger holidays where you would be asked to work from 10 AM - 2 PM Job Responsibilities: You will work on 3 different units within the Independence Center working side by side with other members of different educational backgrounds. The Members of the Independence Center are Adults living with a serious and persistent mental illnessBelow are the 3 different units within the Independence Center where you will work:Street level - main floor where you are working with members on programs that are being planned Shop - main floor where you are working with members to help run the Independence Center store where people can donate items and funds to support the programs and services within the Independence CenterCafeteria - upper floor where you are working side by side with members assisting and making meals during the lunch hour Class E license is needed because you may be asked to drive the BJC Independence Center van to pick up and drop off members to and from the Center depending on if the drivers are not available You may also assist with the workforce programs, where you help members get back into the workforce, resume writing and interview prep, etc. OverviewBJC 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. Francois, 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 QualificationsRole PurposeThe Psych Rehab Specialist II is responsible for providing psycho-social rehabilitation services, based on the evidence-based Clubhouse Model approach to recovery for people living with serious and persistent mental illness. This position provides a restorative environment for people whose lives have been severely disrupted because of their mental illness, and who need the support of others who are in recovery. This position provides opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single caring and safe environment while reducing suicide, hospitalization and incarceration rates associated with mental illness. ResponsibilitiesWork Ordered Day: Provides Clubhouse services, by applying the International Clubhouse Standards; identifies members' strengths and talents, utilize those talents by building genuine relationships and engaging members in meaningful work opportunities that result in improved self-confidence, sense of purpose, and self-worth, that lead to positive outcomes including but not limited to employment, education, housing, social, legal, substance abuse, health and wellness, and overall improved quality of life.Employment: Provides members with opportunities to obtain paid employment in the local labor market through Transitional and Supported Employment; manages transitional employment positions at places of business in the community; develops and maintains employer relationships; trains and supports members on job site and provide around the job supports to assist with goal achievement.Outreach, Advocacy, and Crisis Intervention: Provides phone and mobile outreach to members who are not participating to re-engage in services; supports members with identifying and accessing resources, including social security benefits, food stamps, housing subsidies, Medicaid, etc.; supports members through crisis situations by identifying the seriousness of the problem, accessing needed services, assisting with hospitalization, coordinating with other service providers and family when appropriate, and ensuring follow-up.Documentation: Follows Department of Mental Health and Medicaid guidelines, assists members in creating and updating a treatment plan, completes weekly progress notes based on goals in the treatment plan, collaboratively when possible, and partners with members to achieve their individualized goals.Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - Human Services or relatedExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsValid Driver's LicensePreferred RequirementsExperience<2 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsClass E Driver's License in MO Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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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