Residential tech - client services - st. ann, mo

Additional Information About the Role

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 8 AM – 6 PM

Purpose: To complete wellness checks on clients daily. To educate and prompt clients on independent living skills while residing in a clustered apartment.

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.

Location: Clustered Colonial - 10010 Exacutive Dr. W. St Ann, MO 63074

Idea Skill Set: Excellent communication, abilities to resolve conflicts, good listener, empathetic, pays attention to detail, teachable and non-judgmental, works well independently.

Job Responsibilities: Complete daily rounds, prompt clients to clean their apartment, 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.

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 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Nurse Assistant

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, vision, 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.