Forensic Certified Peer Support Professional at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Come join our new and innovative Community Support Services Team! Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking full-time Forensic Certified Peer Support Professional for all shifts.

WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

• Part-time benefit options including Identity Theft, Critical Illness, and more!


• Student Loan Assistance Program


• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs


• Competitive Total Compensation Program


• Individualized orientation and training program


• We are GROWING!! 

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

1. Deliver peer recovery support services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team aimed at reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals receiving FACT services.


2. Support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or substance use disorders in recognizing, understanding, and overcoming the stigma and discrimination associated with their conditions, empowering them to engage more fully in their recovery journey.


3. Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented services, focusing on each individual’s strengths, preferences, and unique path toward healing and sustained well-being.


4. Assist individuals in articulating personal recovery goals and help them identify actionable, concrete steps to achieve those goals, fostering self-efficacy and motivation in the recovery process.


5. Monitor and assess individuals' progress toward treatment objectives, offering constructive feedback, support, and recommendations to both the individual and the broader treatment team, and alerting the team to any concerns or deviations from treatment plans.


6. Leverage personal lived experience to serve as a role model for recovery, building rapport and trust with individuals by sharing relevant insights and fostering therapeutic relationships.


7. Participate in staff trainings, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination of care and ongoing professional development.


8. Contribute to the development of individualized community re-entry plans, assisting individuals in their transition from incarceration to independent living or relevant programming, ensuring a smooth and supportive re-entry process.


9. Facilitate meaningful reflection on the application of new skills, coping strategies, and behavioral patterns learned during treatment, helping individuals prepare for their release and reintegration into the community.


10. Assist with care coordination, supporting individuals in identifying their needs, addressing barriers to success, and leveraging their strengths to develop personalized, creative solutions to complex challenges.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of pertinent community resources and entitlement programs.


2. Monitor aspects of care such as service utilization, treatment progress, and factors impacting safety on an ongoing basis.


3. Utilize electronic medical record for clinical documentation.

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

1. High School Diploma or GED required. 


2. Must meet Other Behavioral Health Professional (OBHP) eligibility criteria.


3. Certification as a Certified Peer Support Professional required within six (6) months of employment.  Must maintain ongoing certification.


4. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and maintain a valid driver’s license.


5. Obtain and maintain Non-Abusive Psychological Intervention (WELLE) certification.

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.