Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

• Do you enjoy providing therapy to school-age children?
• The Leadership School Charter School
• In person during the school year, remote during the summer
• 8:00 am -4:30 pm
• Ages kindergarten - 3rd grade.

Overview

St. Louis Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children\xe2\x80\x99s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x9cdo what\xe2\x80\x99s right for kids.\xe2\x80\x9d

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s consistently ranks among America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children\xe2\x80\x99s was one of eight children\xe2\x80\x99s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s has been designated as a Magnet\xc2\xae hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center\xc2\xae (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Behavioral Health Therapist (provisionally licensed) 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.
• 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 * Master\'s Degree
- Social Services/related

Experience * 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience * No Experience

Licenses & Certifications * Valid Driver\'s License

• PLCSW or PLPC

Preferred Requirements

Experience * 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we\xe2\x80\x99re 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

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