Forensic Therapist

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Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare
Evansville, INDIANA, United States
24.50 - 24.50 USD / Hour
  • Charity
  • FullTime

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?

  • New Higher Starting Pay Rates

  • LSW: $24.50 Hourly

  • LCSW: $65,000 Salary

  • AI-powered tools to streamline administrative process

  • 182 Hours of PTO each year

  • Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life that starts day ONE of employment!

  • 401k Employer Contribution & Match

  • $100/month Student Loan Assistance Program

  • Free Supervision towards obtaining LCSW

  • Physical & Financial Wellness Programs

  • Free CEU’s and Time Off for Training

  • Individualized orientation and training program

  • HRSA/NHSC approved site

  • 7 Paid Holidays Annually

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.

Job Qualifications 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

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.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. Visit 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

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