Forensic Therapist (Personal Services)
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.
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?
- AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
- Individualized orientation and training program
- We are GROWING!!
WHAT 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of work is provided in the community. Office space is provided as well.
- This position's access/permissions to 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 Manual http://www.southwestern.org/rc/healthcare/information-technology/mix/system-admin-policies/
MINIMUM 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.
This position description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of Southwestern.
If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!
EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. Visit https://www.southwestern.org/diversity-inclusion to find out more about our DE&I initiatives.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057
