Forensic Certified Peer

Southwestern And Affiliates; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

EAP counseling

Telehealth

Student Loan Assistance

Holiday pay

Wellness programs

Continuing education

Job summary

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Forensic Certified Peer to join our jail-based team in Evansville, IN. You will use your lived experience to support recovery, engage with individuals with SPMI or substance use disorders, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team delivering FACT services.

Certification preferred (Indiana CPSP-DMHA or CPRC) with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification preferred; eligibility required.
• Indiana CPSP-DMHA or CPRC certifications indicated as eligible.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and required insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver peer recovery support services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team focused on reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals receiving FACT services.
• Support individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders in recognizing and overcoming stigma, guiding recovery.
• Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented services that honor each person’s strengths and goals.
• Assist individuals in articulating personal recovery goals and actionable steps.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and alert the team to concerns or deviations from plans.
• Leverage lived experience to model recovery, build rapport, and foster therapeutic relationships.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and collaboration for coordinated care.
• Contribute to individualized community re-entry plans for smoother transitions to independent living.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Levell Center - Evansville, IN 47713, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Category: Behavioral Health, Start something meaningful - join our innovative team. Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Forensic Certified Peer to join our Jail-based team. If you're passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and making a meaningful impact during a critical time of change, we want to hear from you.

Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with Certification by DMHA as a Certified Peer = $17.50/hour

Hourly rate for Peer Support Specialist with NO Certification = $16/hour

Why Work for Southwestern?

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance starting Day One
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential counseling and support resources.
• Telehealth
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Double pay for holidays worked
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Continuing education and training through Relias and in-person opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver peer recovery support services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team aimed at reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals receiving FACT services.
• 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.
• Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented services, focusing on each individual’s strengths, preferences, and unique path toward healing and sustained well-being.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in staff trainings, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination of care and ongoing professional development.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification preferred; eligibility required.
• To be considered certified, must have either:
• Indiana Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP-DMHA), or
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC-A or CPRC – ICAADA)
• To see if you are eligible, please go to: FSSA: DMHA: Indiana Certified Peer Support Professionals or Mental Health America of Indiana CPRC
• Valid driver’s license and required insurance
• All candidates must undergo required background checks and a drug screen. Findings are evaluated in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policy and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.