Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Licensed

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Counselor – MS (PRN) Location: Gateway Plaza, Indiana University Health Shift: PRN (Flexible, As Needed) Join Our Dedicated Behavioral Health Team! Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Master’s Degree Counselor to provide vital mental health services through a flexible, PRN schedule at Gateway Plaza. This role is integral to delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and protective services coordination. Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor will: Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and educational activities Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT) Perform utilization reviews and assist with complex discharge planning to ensure safe, timely patient care transitions Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate services and support Assess psychosocial risk factors, including prior functioning, support systems, and coping mechanisms Provide emotional, social, and financial counseling to patients and families Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts in high-stress or potentially dangerous situations Serve as a liaison for child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and protective services teams Intervene in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and placement processes as needed

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution
3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred
Current Indiana license in one of the following: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP
Crisis intervention certification required within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
Proven experience in healthcare, mental health, or community settings
Knowledge of disease impact and human behavioral responses
Familiarity with evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
Understanding of legal mandates related to child and adult protective services
Strong grasp of growth, development, and end-of-life principles
Ability to create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office applications
Excellent relationship-building skills with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers
Effective communication and active listening
Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to care

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and educational activities
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
Perform utilization reviews and assist with complex discharge planning to ensure safe, timely patient care transitions
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate services and support
Assess psychosocial risk factors, including prior functioning, support systems, and coping mechanisms
Provide emotional, social, and financial counseling to patients and families
Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs
Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts in high-stress or potentially dangerous situations
Serve as a liaison for child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and protective services teams
Intervene in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and placement processes as needed