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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - $43K-70K per year

Hiring Now!, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044


BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health for a nursing job in Bridgeton, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Behavioral HealthDiscipline:

RNDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

StaffAdditional Information About the Role

Up to a $2300 Sign on BonusShift information : Monday - Saturday from 9am to 7pm so there will be a rotating weekend component to this shift. Shift Schedule 3 - (12 hour shifts) + 1 - 8 hour shift which could be a rotating weekendTypes of clients:

You will be supporting clients presenting in crisis within the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Facility. We provide intake assessments and recommendations for outpatient care for individuals as neededTeam dynamic:

This team is in partnership with SSM DePaul staff. We work together with SSM medical and psych staff daily.Location:

Behavioral Health Urgent Care on DePaul Hospitals campus (This position offers a Hybrid work schedule 3 days in the facility 1 days at home remote Telehealth)Ideal Skill Set:

Comfort collaborating across two different systems, experience with the EMR and Epic, experience with crisis and safety assessments, good communication skills, ability to work independently, comfort with technologyJob responsibilities:

Completing assessments for individuals presenting to the Behavioral Health Urgent CareMust be fully or provisionally licensed in Missouri (LPC/PLPC or LCSW/LMSW) only

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.Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeThe Intake Specialist (provisionally licensed) provides the initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking service from BJC Behavioral Health. This position will use its knowledge of eligibility requirements to refer and connect individuals to services, both internal and external, that will address the identified need. This position will also provide interim case management for those who will receive case management internally but have yet to be assigned to a team. Additionally, the Intake Specialist will provide brief evidence-based therapies to address problems that can be resolved through clients own actions and/or thought processes.ResponsibilitiesProvide an initial evaluation of need, triage services according to assessed need, and, if appropriate for BJC BH services, complete an initial psychosocial assessment and treatment plan, that meets accrediting and third party payer requirements. Components of this include:The ability to accurately evaluate an individuals observed and stated symptoms and the reports of others and make recommendations based on these evaluations;The training to perform a mental status exam; The ability to assess crisis and safety issues;The ability to assign an accurate provisional ICD 10 diagnosis;The ability to administer standardized assessments that demonstrate inter-rater reliability, (i.e. DLA-20, Level 1 Dx. Screenings, Suicide Risk Assessments, etc.) to determine areas of concern and levels of functioning.The ability to make recommendations that demonstrate current knowledge of issues related to mental illness and serious emotional disturbances and are logical conclusions of the information gatheredThe ability to clearly and succinctly present the information gathered in a formal assessment that presents relevant history and the clients current clinical picture. Recommendations are a logical conclusion to the information presented.The ability to quickly engage individuals and families to form a trusting relationship and the ability use the relationship to gather accurate information in order to formulate realistic treatment goals. The ability to engage individuals in a non-threatening empathetic manner. Uses language and behaviors that consistently reflect and enhance the dignity of individuals with mental illness.Knowledgeable of the growth and development stages of all age and ethnic groups, the psychiatric illnesses that may afflict each age and ethnic group, and the evidence-based treatments that best address issues identified for each group.Knows and uses best practices guidelines for interventions and support strategies. Understands the principles of a Childrens System of Care and Fidelity Wraparound, Knows and is able to provide a range of crisis prevention and intervention approaches across developmental stages. Knows about societal, cultural, racial, gender, age, and other issues related to mental illness and its treatment.Is knowledgeable about health issues and their impact on mental illness.Is knowledgeable about psychotropic medicationsKnowledge of the various services and levels of care provided by BJC Behavioral Health and other community agencies.Understanding of the diagnostic, financial, and functional (social, vocational, cognitive, and educational) criteria for acceptance by the teams and services of BJC BH.Works collaboratively within team and across service system. Assisting team members with difficult cases. Assists in building positive working relationships within and across the service system; e.g., agency and interagency teams, contract providers, family members, service recipients, and concerned others.Demonstrates competency to provide brief therapy to adults, children, and families Meets and maintains clinical competency in therapies that addresses problems of living that are assessed to be resolved through the individual or familys own actions and/or thought processes, including:oCBToDBToMotivational EngagementBJC 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 RequirementsEducationMaster's Degree- Education/related

Experience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsPLCSW or PLPCPreferred RequirementsLicenses & CertificationsLicensed Master Social Worker

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt BJC were 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits*Not 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 EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #77527. Posted job title: Behavioral Health RnAbout BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.Benefits

Sign-On bonus