Skills Development Specialist, Child and Family Services at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare's Child & Family Services Division is currently seeking a full-time community based Skills Development Specialists to add to our team of professionals.  This position will provide case management, skills training/development, and other services to children and their families.  

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?

• Provide community-based case management, skills training/development, and other services to children and their families.  


• Case management includes but is not limited to communicating with all parties involved in the individual/family's treatment; identifying treatment needs and facilitating all necessary referrals; coordinating and attending collateral meetings with all parties involved in the treatment process.


• Conduct family, individual and group counseling to youth and families. 


• Provide emergency counseling and crisis intervention when necessary.


• Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect patient progress and document treatment plans and goals. 


• Must meet efficiency standard which include chart management, patient contact and daily production standards. 


• Participate in regular staff meetings and ongoing staff training/development activities.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct consultation and education activities to community and professional groups as needed.


• Maintain contact with other service providers, community agencies, schools and civic organizations to enhance community awareness and public relations.

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or other related degrees. 


• Experience working with children who have serious emotional disturbances is preferable.  


• Must possess the ability to assess emergency situations and react in an appropriate and therapeutic manner


• Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance that meets the Indiana State minimum coverage requirement, and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance. This position requires daily travel throughout the 4 counties we serve.


• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.

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