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Specialist-Behavioral Health Support BS

IU Health
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Frankfort, Indiana, United States
Bachelor's
Position Title: Specialist – Behavioral Health Support (BS)
Shift: Full Time Days

 
Position Overview:
Provides behavioral health support for patients in collaboration with primary care and licensed behavioral health clinicians. Facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education, serving as a liaison among healthcare providers, patients, families, and outside agencies. Performs mental health triage, identifies psychosocial risk factors, and implements evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions under clinical supervision. Supports discharge planning, utilization review, and case triage, including cases involving abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.

 
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and resource-appropriate patient care.  
Conduct mental health triage upon provider referral, evaluating psychosocial risk factors.  
Perform evidence-based behavioral health interventions for individuals, groups, and families.  
Assist with discharge planning and utilization review under supervision.  
Serve as a liaison for cases involving abuse, neglect, and domestic violence; coordinate with protective teams.  
Develop strong working relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and legal entities.  
Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment; facilitate psycho-educational groups and activities.  
Maintain thorough documentation in electronic medical records.

 
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related mental health field.  
0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience.  
License aligned with IN state code IC 25-23.6-4-1; LBSW required for BSW holders.  
Certification in crisis intervention may be required; BLS certification may also be required.  
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, crisis de-escalation, and legal mandates for protective services.  
Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan.  
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
Ability to build strong relationships with community and healthcare partners.

 
Core Competencies:
Connect to Promise: Demonstrates commitment to IU Health’s mission, values, and strategic goals.  
Relationship Building: Establishes rapport, values input, and provides excellent customer service.  
Communication: Shares information clearly and listens actively for clarity.  
Execution: Produces high-quality work on time and addresses problems directly.  
Adaptability: Embraces change and implements guidance effectively.  
Ethical Practice: Upholds confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional standards; reports unethical behavior immediately.
 

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthy Results wellness program with bi-weekly financial incentives

  • 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.
  • 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.