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• Full-time Day Shift
• Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)
• South County Location
• Responsibilities are assisting individuals with severe mental illnesses apply for disability benefits, food stamps, Medicaid, and serving as a resource on Entitlement programs
• Most applications are completed over the phone, though some client appointments are in person
• A typical day is conducting scheduled client appointments
• The population we serve can be difficult due to mental health symptoms and client needs
• The ideal candidate will have good oral and written communication skills, be good at problem solving, have great customer service skills and experience working with difficult personalities

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.

Role Purpose

To facilitate linkage and coordination with the Social Security Administration FSD, Medicare and Community Action.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the process of applying for social security, Medicaid, food stamps,  or entitlement benefits for clients.
• Complete all applications and work closely with disability determinations, Family Support Division, medical records, and clinical staff to insure timely determination on claims submitted.
• Identifies barriers that exist with present processes and assist with developing different processes that will eliminate some of the barriers of access and expedited decisions.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of experience 

Preferred Requirements

• None

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

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

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 jobs

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