BJC HealthCare
911 Dispatch - Community Mental Health Liaision
BJC HealthCare, St Louis, Missouri, United States
City/State:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Clinical Services and Support
Job Status:
Full-Time
Req ID
: 98728
Pay Range:
$52,083.20 - $84,822.40 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
Up to a $2300 Sign on Bonus
Shift information: -
Monday - Friday (3 PM-11 PM)
Types of clients:
No clients seen
. Taking phone calls through 911 dispatch.
Team dynamic: Working with individuals in the 911 Crisis Center/dispatch
Location: 1150 Hanna Rd Ballwin Mo - Crisis Dispatch Center (this is an in-person position NOT REMOTE)
Must have skills:
Good handling crisis, calm, problem solver, works well with team, good communication, documentation, Crisis Intervention skills, Must have LPC or LCSW or Provisionally licensed
Job responsibilities:
Working with St. Louis County 911 dispatch to help field calls that are behavioral health related and help individuals work through crisis and get connected to resources.
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 Community Behavioral Health Liaison is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments in the counties of the designated service area. Responsible for the development and improvement of access to services for those individuals with complex mental health needs.
Responsibilities
Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments.
Collaborate with local partners in specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health issues.
Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with individuals with behavioral health needs.
Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for court clerks as needed.
In coordination with Access Crisis Intervention (ACI), assist law enforcement and the courts in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs, accessing appropriate voluntary services, locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court-ordered involuntary detentions and filling petitions for involuntary detentions.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Master's Degree - Social Services/related
Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License
LCSW or LPC
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 (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/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
Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Clinical Services and Support
Job Status:
Full-Time
Req ID
: 98728
Pay Range:
$52,083.20 - $84,822.40 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
Up to a $2300 Sign on Bonus
Shift information: -
Monday - Friday (3 PM-11 PM)
Types of clients:
No clients seen
. Taking phone calls through 911 dispatch.
Team dynamic: Working with individuals in the 911 Crisis Center/dispatch
Location: 1150 Hanna Rd Ballwin Mo - Crisis Dispatch Center (this is an in-person position NOT REMOTE)
Must have skills:
Good handling crisis, calm, problem solver, works well with team, good communication, documentation, Crisis Intervention skills, Must have LPC or LCSW or Provisionally licensed
Job responsibilities:
Working with St. Louis County 911 dispatch to help field calls that are behavioral health related and help individuals work through crisis and get connected to resources.
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 Community Behavioral Health Liaison is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments in the counties of the designated service area. Responsible for the development and improvement of access to services for those individuals with complex mental health needs.
Responsibilities
Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments.
Collaborate with local partners in specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health issues.
Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with individuals with behavioral health needs.
Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for court clerks as needed.
In coordination with Access Crisis Intervention (ACI), assist law enforcement and the courts in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs, accessing appropriate voluntary services, locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court-ordered involuntary detentions and filling petitions for involuntary detentions.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Master's Degree - Social Services/related
Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License
LCSW or LPC
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 (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/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