Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Licensed

Indiana University-Bloomington•Bloomington, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Counselor - Behavioral Health MS (Licensed) Job Description Overview Counselor - Behavioral Health MS (Licensed) Location: Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at IUH Bloomington Hospital Position Type: Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with rotating weekends (every 4th weekend) and holiday rotations Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education within a supportive treatment milieu. The role involves conducting individual, group, and family counseling, performing utilization review, discharge planning, and providing crisis intervention. The counselor collaborates closely with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive timely, safe services, and families are connected with necessary resources and education. Join our team and help deliver compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to improve patient outcomes and community well-being. To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits Interested? Apply today to become a Counselor - Behavioral Health MS (Licensed) with Indiana University Health! We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Requirements

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field required
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred
Licensure: Current Indiana license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP required
Certifications: o Crisis intervention certification required within 90 days of hire o BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
Knowledge & Skills: o Psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention techniques o Knowledge of disease processes and human behavior related to health-related social needs o Implementation of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT) o Knowledge of legal mandates for child and adult protective services (state and county) o Principles of growth, development, and end-of-life care o Ability to create a safe and therapeutic environment, including instruction for daily activities and programming o Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) o Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, probation, and other organizations
Effective communication and active listening
Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Compassionate, culturally sensitive care delivery

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and education within a supportive environment
Perform individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
Conduct all functions related to utilization review and discharge planning to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient care transitions
Communicate and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate the episode of care
Interpret and communicate complex patient/family needs, modeling caring and professional practices to other caregivers
Assess psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping skills
Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/disability
Access and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs
Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
Provide therapeutic intervention to facilitate complex discharge planning
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 child and adult protective teams (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
Provide a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct patients in daily activities and programming