BJC Independence Center - Residential Tech PT

Job Opportunity At BJC Behavioral Health

Additional Information About The Role

Shift Information : PT - 8 hours / week - (Every other weekend Saturday and Sunday - 3 PM - 11 : 30 PM)

Clients / Residents : 15 clients that live in one of the Independence Center Residential Facilities

Facility Location : Newstead Place - 19 North Newstead, St. Louis, MO. 63108

Preferred Skill Set : Long-term care experience, First aid / CPR, CMT, Level One medication Aide, CNA, mental health tech

Job Responsibilities : Passing medications, working with residents on treatment plan goals, following care plans from nurse and providers, cooking, shift note documentations

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 Purpose : Responsible for assisting with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Responsibilities :

• Performs assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team.
• Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team.
• Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
• Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

Education : High School Diploma or GED

Experience :

Supervisor Experience : No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education : Associate's Degree

Experience :

Licenses & Certifications : Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

At 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.

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