BJC Behavioral Health -Residential Tech FT

Behavioral Health - Residential Tech

Location : Custered Colonial, 10010 S. Executive Dr. St. Ann, MO 63074

Shift : Sunday through Wednesday 8AM 6PM

Purpose : To complete wellness checks on clients daily. To educate and prompt clients on independent living skills while residing in the group home.

Types of Clients : Clients with mental health diagnoses and / or substance use disorders who desire to learn independent living skills to eventually live in their own apartments.

Team Dynamic : We are committed to what we do and motivated to help clients. We are creative and have excellent communication with each other. Everyone on this team are great team players but they are also responsible for their own work.

Job Responsibilities : Complete daily rounds, prompt clients to clean their room, take meds and take care of hygiene, participate in chores, remind clients of their doctors' appointments, work with client and encourage them to reach their goals, advocate for clients; computer skills, effective communication skills, motivating / encouraging clients and teamwork.

Typical Day : Coordinate client care with team members at the beginning of shift. Complete daily rounds by checking in with clients every 2 hours. Assist clients as needed and work with them on living skills. Document all visits same day of services in the system.

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. Franois, 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.

Role Purpose : Responsible for assisting with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Responsibilities :

• Performs assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team.
• Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team.
• Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
• Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.

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Preferred Requirements :

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

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

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