Psych Rehab Specialist III
BJC HealthCare
| Additional Information About the Role 40 hours per week Day Shift Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm Weekend and holiday rotation St. Louis, MO. Facility Benefits Eligible
Independence Center?is a unique evidence-based program built on the international Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation.??The Clubhouse is an innovative, non-traditional approach to recovery that builds?self-esteem through relationships in a working community for adults with mental illness. Participants are known as members, as opposed to patients or clients.? A Clubhouse is a place to find acceptance, belonging and purpose -an antidote to isolation.? Fighting societal stigma, we?strive to empower individuals to reach their potential by offering employment, education, wellness, and social opportunities.??
When you come through the doors of Independence Center, you might be surprised by what you see. Housed inside, you'll find a resale shop, financial center, fully equipped restaurant-style kitchen with a large dining area, wellness center, and a host of other amenities. Independence Center is bright, open, and welcoming. It's bustling with activity, and you can't tell members from staff because they work side by side. That's all by design. If you've ever been inside a Clubhouse partnership-model program, you know you've come home.? 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 Psych Rehab Specialist III is responsible for providing psycho-social rehabilitation services, based on the evidence-based Clubhouse Model approach to recovery for people living with serious and persistent mental illness. This position provides a restorative environment for people whose lives have been severely disrupted because of their mental illness, and who need the support of others who are in recovery. This position provides opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single caring and safe environment while reducing suicide, hospitalization and incarceration rates associated with mental illness.
Responsibilities Minimum Requirements Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred Requirements Experience Supervisor Experience Licenses & Certifications 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.
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/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
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