Behavioral Health Counselor MS Licensed

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health professional to conduct psychosocial assessments, administer neuropsychological tests, and provide individual, group, and family counseling, including CBT.

The role involves coordination with the care team, discharge planning, and crisis intervention to ensure safety and access to resources for patients and families, with emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist or Behavioral Health Counselor in a clinical or hospital adult behavioral health setting, including testing.
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, an Indiana license as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face psychosocial assessments and intake evaluations.
• Administer neuropsychological and psychological tests.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling including CBT group counseling.
• Perform utilization review, discharge planning, and therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate care and educate patients and families.
• Assess psychosocial risk factors and provide resources.
• Serve as primary contact for abuse cases and liaison with protective agencies.
• Provide intervention support in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and Level II placements.
• Support individuals in acute crises through de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Clinical psychology testing

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Family counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Indiana licensure eligibility (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAC)

Tools

Neuropsychological tests

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Conduct face-to-face psychosocial assessments and intake evaluations and administer neuropsychological and psychological tests. Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling, including cognitive behavioral therapy group counseling and case management. Perform utilization review, discharge planning, and therapeutic intervention. Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and provide patients and families with appropriate resources and education. Assess psychosocial risk factors, including prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping abilities. Counsel patients and families regarding the emotional, social, and financial effects of illness or disability. Mobilize community and family resources and provide mental health assessments upon physician referral. Serve as the primary point of contact in cases involving child abuse or neglect, elder abuse or neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence, and act as liaison with protective agencies. Provide clinical intervention support in matters involving guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements. Support individuals experiencing acute crises through de-escalation techniques designed to prevent violence and ensure safety.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field, plus five years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist or Behavioral Health Counselor in a clinical or hospital adult behavioral health setting, including experience in neuropsychological and psychological testing.
• 2. Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, an Indiana license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC).

Employer: Indiana University Health, Inc.

Work Location:

1. 1701 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202