Behavioral Health Counselor- MS Licensed
IU Health
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Master's
Position Title: Behavioral Health Counselor - MS Licensed
Location: Riley Hospital
Shift: Full-Time, Days — Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Onsite)
Position Overview: The Counselor provides outpatient behavioral health services, including individual, family, and group counseling. This role involves facilitating patient involvement in treatment, conducting psychosocial assessments, and supporting emotional, social, and financial well-being. The Counselor serves as a key contact for cases involving abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and protective services, coordinating with community agencies. The position emphasizes delivering evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education activities.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions for patients and families.
Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and support crisis intervention efforts.
Assist with utilization review and discharge planning, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resource connection.
Serve as a liaison for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence; coordinate with protective services.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support daily activities and programming.
Access and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs.
Document clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
3–5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience.
Current licensure in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP.
Certification in crisis intervention may be required; BLS certification may also be required.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT), crisis de-escalation, and legal mandates for protective services.
Understanding of the impact of disease processes and human behavior in psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
Ability to create a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct on daily activities.
Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong relationship-building skills with community, healthcare, law enforcement, and social service agencies.
Why IU Health?
Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.
- Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
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With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
- At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
- Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.