Behavioral Health Therapist - Adult SMI/SUD

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. The East Clinic provides services to adults experiencing serious mental illness (SMI), including individuals living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other persistent mental health conditions. Many individuals served also have co-occurring substance use disorders and may be experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Through a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychiatry, nursing, therapy, peer support, and care coordination, the team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive behavioral health services tailored to each person's needs. The Clinician performs a variety of individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based practices. This position manages a caseload of clients by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative, and case management needs and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to ensure those needs are addressed. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinician plays an important role in supporting recovery, promoting stability, and connecting individuals to services that support their overall well-being. The East Clinic is a dynamic environment where client needs often require teams to shift priorities quickly. Successful clinicians are adaptable, organized, and comfortable responding to crisis situations while balancing competing demands. Team members who thrive in this setting are collaborative, flexible, and passionate about serving individuals with some of the most significant mental health and substance use challenges in the community. As part of a newer and evolving team, you'll help shape processes, support ongoing growth, and play an important role in expanding access to care on the east side.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or another related human services field required
Active Indiana associate, temporary, or full clinical license that corresponds with degree required (e.g., LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA)
Upon hire, candidates must submit a plan to obtain clinical licensure at the earliest possible date, not to exceed three years
Valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health driving policy requirements
Understanding of and ability to implement a strengths-based, community treatment model
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications
Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychiatric/addiction diagnoses and understanding of their impact on behavior and all life domains
Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychotropic medications and their uses and side effects
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply complex directives, information, and regulations
Crisis intervention skills
All individuals working for the Opioid Treatment Program must have experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients and to provide therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication
Mental Status Exam
Medications
DSM IV
Legal
CPI
Functional Assessment (HAP)
CPR
Annual Education
Addictions
CANS (Staff Working with Children); ANSA (Staff Working with Adults)
Revenue Cycle Sessions 1 & 2

Responsibilities

Completes biopsychosocial evaluation (BPSE), integrating information gathered by the team and developing the integrated diagnostic summary; based upon the BPSE and in consultation with the treatment team, prepares Clinical Treatment plans, dates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines, and consults with client, family, and treatment team throughout the process
Manages a caseload of clients identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative and case management needs; engages other team members in meeting these needs as indicated
Performs a variety of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions (as demonstrated competency allows) utilizing evidence-based practices
Provides quality case management services as indicated by client need
Monitors client progress and reflects this in the clinical documentation
Evaluates and updates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines, consulting with client family and team in this process
Completes documentation of activities and written reports in an accurate and timely manner
Identifies community resources and assists clients in their access to these resources
Provides indirect service to external agencies and community through consultation and education
Interprets and applies service and billing procedures according to client needs; completes billing according to guidelines for timeliness and accuracy
Alters activities and behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care which is appropriate to the age of the clients served
Advocates for clients to ensure access to needed services which include developing community relationships and resources
Meets agency standards of timely completion of all documentation
Meets agency standards of client service hours
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by actively participating in clinical supervision