Community Mental Health Liaison - Dispatch Center

Additional Information About the Role

Up to a $2300 Sign on Bonus

Shift information: Monday – Friday (3 PM-11 PM) Shift

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)

Ideal Skill Set: Able to handle crisis calls, calm, problem solver, works well within a team, good communication, documentation, stong crisis intervention skills required

Must have an LPC or LCSW (fully licensed only - no provisional license)

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

Coordinate services and develop local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials, the courts and hospital emergency departments.

Collaborate with local partners in specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health issues.

Participate on local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with individuals with behavioral health needs.

Provide or coordinate training and consultation on behavioral health issues for court clerks as needed.

In coordination with Access Crisis Intervention (ACI), assist law enforcement and the courts in assessing individuals with behavioral health needs, accessing appropriate voluntary services, locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court-ordered involuntary detentions and filling petitions for involuntary detentions.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree - Social Services/related

Experience

2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

LCSW or LPC

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

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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