911 Dispatch - Community Mental Health Liaision

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

• Up to a $2300 Sign on Bonus
• Shift information : - Monday – Friday (3 PM-11 PM)
• Types of clients :   No clients seen . Taking phone calls through 911 dispatch.
• Team dynamic : Working with individuals in the 911 Crisis Center / dispatch
• Location :  1150 Hanna Rd Ballwin Mo – Crisis Dispatch Center (this is an in-person position NOT REMOTE)
• Must have skills :  Good handling crisis, calm, problem solver, works well with team, good communication,  documentation, Crisis Intervention skills, Must have LPC or LCSW or Provisionally licensed
• Job responsibilities : Working with St. Louis County 911 dispatch to help field calls that are behavioral health related and help individuals work through crisis and get connected to resources.

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 Community Behavioral Health Liaison is responsible for the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments in the counties of the designated service area. Responsible for the development and improvement of access to services for those individuals with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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