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Behavioral Health Associate - Weekend Option
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Description:
Additional Information About the Role Looking to expand your behavioral health experience? Join the #1 pediatric hospital in the area! Saturdays & Sundays, 6:00AM - 6:30PM Weekend Option Pay Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Related Field Required Behavioral Health Experience Preferred 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 Responsible for performing necessary services in providing therapeutic interaction for psychiatric patients on group and individual level under the direction of the registered nurse and treatment team. Adheres to all BJC and BJH standards, policies, protocols and procedures. Responsibilities In conjunction with other team members, provides continual monitoring of environment by conducting safety rounds, environmental rounds, contraband and room searches, and one-to-one observation as needed. Documents these observations appropriately. Plans and facilitates didactic, educational, recreational, and community groups within the assigned treatment program as directed. Utilizes evidence-based practice in the planning and implementation of group and individual therapies. Actively encourages patient participation and involvement in therapeutic activities. Monitors and documents patient progress and appropriately communicates information to the RN, physicians, family members, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team as appropriate. Participates in assessment and treatment team meetings and shift report and provides feedback regarding progress of patient?s treatment and relevant clinical advisement. Participates in the treatment planning process and works toward continued progression of treatment for patient toward discharge. Performs various clerical and administrative assignments to support department operations. Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living under the direction of the RN and in collaboration with other unlicensed assistive personnel. This includes: assisting with bathing and toileting of patients with those needs. Assists with specimen collection, taking vitals, and EKGs as appropriate, and as their level of certification will allow. Orients new patients and their families to the unit, program structure, and physical environment. Provides appropriate patient information when accepting or receiving patients from other units. BJC 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 Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Social Work/Psychology/related Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Experience Licenses & Certifications LCSW or LPC 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* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 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 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 Employer
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