Job Details
Job Location
Levell Center - Evansville, IN
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
First Shift - Days
Job Category
Behavioral Health
Job Description
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a Full-Time Forensic Therapist to add to our team of professionals. This position is a part of our Community Support Services Program.
$3,000 Sign-On BONUS offered for this position!!!
(Bonuses are paid half after 90 days of full-time employmentand half after 180 daysof full-time employment.)
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?
- New Higher Starting Pay Rates
LSW : $24.50 Hourly
LCSW : $65,000 SalaryAI-powered tools to streamline administrative process182 Hours of PTO each yearAffordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life that starts day ONE of employment!401k Employer Contribution & Match$100 / month Student Loan Assistance ProgramFree Supervision towards obtaining LCSWPhysical & Financial Wellness ProgramsFree CEU's and Time Off for TrainingIndividualized orientation and training programHRSA / NHSC approved site7 Paid Holidays AnnuallyWHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Engage with individuals involved in the legal system by participating in assessments at the Vanderburgh County Corrections Facility.Participate in all strategic planning, program development, and stakeholder outreach activities relevant to the Vanderburgh County Jail-Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) program.Attend scheduled quarterly meetings with DMHA regarding the JBCR program.Provide services to meet need : primarily jail based, with some remote and community office-based time.Participate in JBCR program development activities.Provide legal education services to JBCR program participants.Provide individual, group therapy and evidence-based practices as indicated to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses.Serve as the mental health court liaison for Vanderburgh County Mental Health Court.Complete comprehensive assessments for mental health court & recovery works referral participants.Serve as the primary therapist / clinician providing individual therapy to applicable Mental Health Court participants.Will meet with mental health court participants routinely to assess progress and barriers to successfully completing mental health court.Job Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Majority of work is provided in the community. Office space is provided as well.This position's access / permissionsto the Electronic Medical Record (SmartCare) is workgroup assignment Therapist (NON LCSW). Details regarding the workgroup permissions can be found in our MIX System Admin Policies ManualMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Master of Social Work, or related degree, with one year experience working with the seriously mentally ill and forensic population preferred.A condition of continued employment does require the successful passing of the exam for licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or must become licensed within six (6) months of eligibility and continued progress towards obtaining licensing as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).Must possess interest and ability to work with those who have serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders; experience with homeless population preferred.Must maintain a valid driver's license.If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!
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