Crisis Therapist at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a Full-Time Crisis Therapist to add to our team of professionals.  This position will work at our Crisis Unit located in downtown Evansville.  

$3,000 Sign-On BONUS offered for this position!!! 

(Bonuses are paid half after 90 days of employment and half after 180 days of employment.) 

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?

• Conduct brief risk assessments and develop safety plans


• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments.


• Provide brief crisis interventions in individual or group therapy settings


• Provide consultation, support, and training for loved ones of the individual in crisis


• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation, including assessments, triage, safety and care plans


• Coordinate patient care with other members of the treatment team, which could be an internal team, or with a community provider


• Maintain contact with referral sources and other community providers


• Collaborate with leadership related to crisis services needs and opportunities.


• Provide crisis services to a broad population with varying needs (children, adolescents, adults and older adults)

OTHER FUNCTIONS:                

• Provide consultation/education service as needed to other Southwestern staff and outside professional groups and community members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands listed on the physical demands checklist are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Working conditions may include hostile and/or threatening individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master Degree in Social Work or related field of study, LSW or LCSW/LMFT/LMHC


• Experience partnering with community agencies for care coordination


• Direct care experience working with individuals with psychiatric and addiction issues; knowledge of working with homeless and underserved population


• Experience completing risk assessments and creating crisis safety plans


• Obtain and maintain valid driver’s license.

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.

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