Forensic Therapist

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