Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Licensed

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

34d•Remote

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor facilitates behavioral health crisis assessments in the emergency department and/or ambulatory settings. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments with patients and collaterals when indicated and providing crisis intervention and disposition recommendations.. The counselor collaborates closely with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective care, while also connecting patients and families with necessary resources and support systems.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health field required
3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based 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
Psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of disease processes and human behavior related to social needs
Implementation of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
Knowledge of legal mandates for child and adult protective services (state and county)
Principles of growth, development, and end-of-life care
Ability to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct patients in daily activities and programming
Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, probation, and other organizations
Effective communication and active listening
Crisis de-escalation and safety management techniques
Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive care delivery

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and education within a supportive environment
Communicate and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate the episode of care
Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, role modeling caring practices to other caregivers
Assess psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, support systems, reactions to illness, and ability to cope
Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness or disability
Access and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs
Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
Serve as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence
Act as liaison between Indiana University Health and local protective services (APS/CPS)
Provide intervention in guardianship (temporary/permanent), foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements
Maintain principles, practices, and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques