Behavioral Health Consultant

Marion Health; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Health in Marion, IN, seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant for the Emergency Department to provide behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention. You will coordinate care and link patients to community resources, aiming to reduce unnecessary ED visits and improve post-discharge follow-up.

The role may involve patient de-escalation, intervention planning, and suicide prevention activities, with warm handoffs and follow-ups for high‑risk patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling or social work required.
• Indiana licensure as LPC/LMHC/LCSW/HSPP required or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Family Therapy with Indiana LMFT or LPC licensure may apply.
• BLS certification or obtain during Orientation prior to report to department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention in the ED.
• Coordinate care and link patients to community resources.
• Support reductions in unnecessary ED visits and improve follow-up after discharge.
• Assist with patient de-escalation, intervention planning and suicide prevention.
• Perform scheduled warm handoffs and follow-ups for high-risk patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills / EMR

Strong organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling or social work

Licensed in Indiana as LPC/LMHC/LCSW/HSPP

Master's degree in Family Therapy

Licensed in Indiana as LMFT or LPC

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Additional Shift Details: 12p-12a, with weekend rotation

Posted 10/14/2026

Job Summary

This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a key member of the Emergency Department (ED) care team and is responsible for providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and linkage to community resources for patients presenting with behavioral health, chronic health conditions, and/or substance use concerns. The BHC supports the hospital’s goal of reducing unnecessary ED visits, improving access to outpatient treatment, and facilitating timely follow up after discharge. This position may be assisting medical providers with patient deescalation, behavioral intervention planning, and suicide prevention activities. This position will also include scheduled warm handoffs and follow-ups with patients who have been seen at the ED regularly and are at‑risk for frequent ED usage.

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling or social work and
  • licensed in Indiana as a Professional Counselor (LPC) -or-
  • license in Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) -or-
  • licensed in Indiana as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -or-
  • licensed in Indiana as a Psychologist with an endorsement as a Health Service Provider in psychology (HSPP) -or-
• Master's degree in Family Therapy and
  • licensed in Indiana as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) -or-
  • licensed in Indiana as a Professional Counselor (LPC)
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.

Preferred Job Requirements

• One-year experience in hospital or healthcare setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work in the EMR and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.
• Works with protected health information.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Use of computers and other standard office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.