Community Based Therapist - Levell at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is looking for a Community Based Therapist to provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment services to assigned outpatient populations to insure the delivery of excellent patient care.

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus, half paid at 90 days, half paid at 180. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct assessment and treatment services according to Southwestern policies.


• Perform diagnostic assessment evaluations and emergency/crisis intervention for adult populations. 


• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to adults who have a severe and persistent mental illness or are dually diagnosed.


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


• Maintain documentation and submit reports according to established time frames.


• Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies.


• Meet efficiency standards which include chart management and client contact standards.


• Possess the ability to engage individuals who are in the early stages of their recovery.


• Demonstrate the ability to engage with individuals involved in the legal system by participating in assessments at the Vanderburgh County Corrections Facility.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Social Work, LSW, or LCSW. Candidates must pass the LSW exam within 3 months of hire and the LCSW within six months of eligibility.

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 ENVRONMENT:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Working conditions may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and unfavorable health and safety conditions such as pets, rodents, insects, unclean environments, foul smells, animal waste, drug paraphernalia, and hostile and/or threatening individuals.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.