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Behavioral Health Counselor MS / Art Therapist

IU Health
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Master's
Position Title: Behavioral Health Counselor MS / Art Therapist 
Location: Riley Hospital
Department: Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient
Shift: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

 

 
Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor/Art Therapist facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education within a multidisciplinary hospital environment. This role encompasses individual, group, and family therapy, while supporting utilization review, discharge planning, and crisis intervention. The position involves collaboration with healthcare teams, community agencies, and protective services to ensure patients receive safe, timely, and resource-rich care. The role also includes support for high-risk cases such as abuse, neglect, guardianship, and complex crises, utilizing de-escalation and safety techniques as needed.

 
Key Responsibilities:  
Perform individual, group, and family counseling to support patient recovery and education.  
Conduct psychosocial assessments evaluating prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping strategies.  
Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and deliver therapeutic interventions, including crisis management and community resource referrals.  
Support complex discharge planning, including guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements.  
Act as the primary contact for cases involving child abuse/neglect, adult/elderly abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence.  
Act as a liaison between IU Health, protective services, law enforcement, and community agencies.  
Support patients during acute crises with clinical interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.  
Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education, supporting recovery within a therapeutic milieu.  
Support children and families through art therapy (if licensed) as part of treatment plans.  
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and interventions within the electronic medical record system.

 

 
Qualifications & Requirements:  
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Art Therapy, or related field.  
0-3 years of relevant health care, mental health, or community-based experience.  
License-eligible in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC.
Art Therapist License (Preferred).  
Certification in crisis intervention (may be required).  
BLS certification (may be required).  
Knowledge of psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention techniques.  
Understanding of disease processes and human behavior related to health and social needs.  
Knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT).  
Familiarity with legal mandates for child and adult protective services at the state and county levels.  
Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan.  
Ability to employ crisis intervention and de-escalation practices effectively.  
Ability to create a safe and therapeutic environment, including instructing patients in daily activities and programming.  
Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
Ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, medical teams, schools, probation, and protective services.

 
Additional Information: 
Support Areas: Multiple departments including Inpatient, Med-Psych, and Intensive Outpatient
Holiday Rotation: Minimum (0-3 days, open to new graduates) 

 
Interested? Join our multidisciplinary team and help deliver compassionate, comprehensive mental health care. Apply today!

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