Behavioral Health-Counselor (MS Licensed)

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health- Counselor (MS Licensed) Location: Gateway Plaza Shift: Full-Time Days Join Our Compassionate Behavioral Health Team! Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Master’s-Level Licensed Counselor (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP) to provide expert outpatient mental health services at Gateway Plaza. This position offers an opportunity to support diverse patient populations through individual, family, and group therapy, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. If you have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a passion for delivering patient-centered mental health care, we want to hear from you! Position Overview: The Counselor will: Facilitate patient participation in treatment and education within a supportive outpatient milieu Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions Perform all functions related to utilization review and discharge planning to ensure smooth, safe care transitions Collaborate closely with healthcare teams, community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and protective services to coordinate resources and services Interpret and communicate complex psychosocial needs of patients and families, modeling caring, professional practices Assess psychosocial risk factors via evaluation of prior functioning, support systems, reactions, and coping mechanisms Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability Mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs effectively Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral Support complex discharge planning and crisis intervention efforts Serve as a key point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence Act as liaison between IU Health and local protective services (APS/CPS) Provide intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience preferred.
• Current Indiana license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP required.
• Crisis intervention certification (required within 90 days of hire)
• BLS certification (required within 30 days of hire)
• Deep understanding of disease impact, human behavior, and psychosocial assessment techniques
• Proficiency in evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
• Knowledge of legal mandates for child and adult protective services at state and local levels
• Principles of growth and development across the lifespan
• Expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and creating a safe, therapeutic environment
• Ability to instruct daily activities and support programming
• Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community resources, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient participation in treatment and education within a supportive outpatient milieu
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions
• Perform all functions related to utilization review and discharge planning to ensure smooth, safe care transitions
• Collaborate closely with healthcare teams, community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and protective services to coordinate resources and services
• Interpret and communicate complex psychosocial needs of patients and families, modeling caring, professional practices
• Assess psychosocial risk factors via evaluation of prior functioning, support systems, reactions, and coping mechanisms
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability
• Mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs effectively
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
• Support complex discharge planning and crisis intervention efforts
• Serve as a key point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence
• Act as liaison between IU Health and local protective services (APS/CPS)
• Provide intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements

Benefits

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality outpatient behavioral health services.
• We support your professional growth through ongoing training and collaboration, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees