Overview

Behavioral Health - Counselor (MS Licensed)

Location: Gateway Plaza
Shift: Full-Time Evening

Join Our Dedicated Behavioral Health Team!

Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counselor (MS Licensed) to provide expert mental health services in a dynamic treatment environment. This role involves facilitating patient involvement in treatment, conducting individual, group, and family counseling, and ensuring safe, effective discharge planning.

If you are committed to supporting vulnerable populations and delivering evidence-based care, we invite you to apply!

Position Overview:

The Counselor is responsible for:

Facilitating patient participation in treatment and education within the milieu
Conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions
Performing utilization review and discharge planning functions
Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure timely, safe, and resourceful patient care
Interpreting and communicating complex patient and family needs, modeling caring practices to team members
Assessing psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning, support systems, and reactions to illness
Counseling patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability
Mobilizing community and family resources to meet patient needs
Providing mental health assessments by physician referral
Supporting complex discharge planning and crisis intervention
Serving as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse, domestic violence, and institutional abuse
Acting as liaison with child and adult protective services (APS/CPS) and community agencies
Providing intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health placements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree in a mental health field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Licensure: Current Indiana license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP required
Experience: 3-5 years in health care, mental health, or community-based settings
Certifications:

• Crisis Intervention certification within 90 days of hire
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Evidence-Based Practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
• Psychosocial assessment, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention techniques
• Legal mandates for child and adult protective services
• Principles of growth and development across the lifespan
• Crisis de-escalation techniques and creating a safe environment
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong relationship-building skills with community, law enforcement, schools, and other agencies

Why Join IU Health?

Be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health care. We value your expertise and dedication to making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Ready to provide impactful mental health services?
Apply now to join IU Health Gateway Plaza as a Counselor - Behavioral Health (MS Licensed)!