Additional Information
About the Role
Behavioral Health Therapist – Part-Time Provides individual and group therapy to support clients with mental and emotional health needs. Completes assessments and develops treatment plans while collaborating with the care team to monitor progress. Plays a key role in facilitating therapy groups and supporting patient education.
Requirements
Master’s degree in a related field 2–5 years of experience Active LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent license Schedule: Primarily Monday, Wednesday, Friday (group sessions) Flexible, Part-time as needed hours with a mix of group facilitation and documentation
Overview
- Christian Hospital has been serving St.
- Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903.
- U.S.
- News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No.
- 5 in St.
- Louis for overall clinical excellence and No.
- 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
- The U.S.
- News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.
- Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke.
- High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
- Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
- The North County Recovery Center facilitates proactive patient care services to ensure the care is appropriate, timely, cost-effective and achieves the optimal outcome for the patient.
- Develops and implements therapy programs and in-service education.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose The Behavioral Health Therapist (provisionally licensed) works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat mental & emotional disorders, and to promote optimal mental health.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual, and in some cases, family therapy to active clients. Updates the treatment plan to reflect therapy goals. Collaborates with other professionals regarding client participation level, progress, and setbacks. Completes intakes for individuals requesting services at BJC, assessing their eligibility based on symptomology, treatment history, and current needs. Develops and facilitates education for clients. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Master's Degree
- Social Services/related Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License PLPC or PLMFT or LMSW Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years
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
