Behavioral Health Therapist

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an experienced therapist that has worked with diverse patients? Join BJC HealthCare as a school therapist!

Monday - Friday, 7 : 45AM - 4 : 15PM

School Therapist - Position is at City Garden

Preschool-8th grade

Year-Round Role

Must Have LCSW / LPC / LMFT / Equiv

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Behavioral Health Therapist 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

• Social Services / related Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

LCSW / LPC / LMFT / Equiv

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

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

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