Behavioral Health Counselor MS Licensed

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health’s West Hospital in Avon, IN is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor MS Licensed to provide individual, group, and family therapy within our behavioral health unit. You will support treatment involvement, discharge planning, and resource referral while collaborating with the care team, addressing crisis situations, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

This full-time days role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, Indiana licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT),

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Current Indiana licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• BLS certification and crisis intervention training may be required.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and DBT approaches.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in a behavioral health setting.
• Support discharge planning, treatment involvement, and resource referrals.
• Collaborate with healthcare team; address crisis and high-risk situations.
• Perform utilization review related tasks and documentation in EMR.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic environment and communicate with families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Location: West Hospital, Avon, IN

Address: 1115 North Ronald Reagan Parkway, Suite 364, Avon, IN 46123

Shift: Full-Time Days, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Position Overview: The counselor provides ongoing individual, group, and family therapy within the behavioral health setting. This role focuses on facilitating patient involvement in treatment, discharge planning, and resource referral, supporting long-term therapeutic relationships. The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, crisis intervention, and addressing complex psychosocial needs, including working with protective services and managing high-risk situations. It is a resource referral role, not a practice model or case management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate patient participation in treatment and educational activities.

Overview

Position Title: Behavioral Health Counselor MS Licensed

Location: West Hospital, Avon, IN

Address: 1115 North Ronald Reagan Parkway, Suite 364, Avon, IN 46123

Department: Behavioral Health - OP

Shift: Full-Time Days, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Position Overview: The counselor provides ongoing individual, group, and family therapy within the behavioral health setting. This role focuses on facilitating patient involvement in treatment, discharge planning, and resource referral, supporting long-term therapeutic relationships. The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, crisis intervention, and addressing complex psychosocial needs, including working with protective services and managing high-risk situations. It is a resource referral role, not a practice model or case management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate patient participation in treatment and educational activities.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling to support emotional and behavioral health.
• Perform functions related to utilization review and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure effective care and resource coordination.
• Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, modeling caring and professionalism.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors based on prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping skills.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness or disability.
• Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs.
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Serve as a point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence, coordinating with protective agencies.
• Maintain principles and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Provide intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements.
• Deliver specialized mental health services, including crisis intervention, addiction assessments, and psychiatric recommendations.
• Support safety during dangerous or potentially violent situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment, including instruction of daily activities and programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records and MS Office applications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, law enforcement, schools, and agencies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Current licensure in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Certification in crisis intervention (may be required).
• BLS certification (may be required).
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and DBT.
• Understanding of disease processes, human behavior, and legal mandates related to protective services.
• Ability to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct patients in daily activities.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with community agencies, medical teams, law enforcement, and protective services.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.