Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Senior - Methodist Psych Holding Unit

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to join their team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive patient assessments and crisis interventions while collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and be licensed in Indiana, with a strong background in mental health services and effective communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale for bedside nurses

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred in mental health and family services.
• Current licensure or license eligibility in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and crisis interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient service.
• Provide education for patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

CPR (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, comprising 16 hospitals and over 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We seek team members inspired by meaningful work dedicated to patient care. We value compassion, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.

This role involves effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members to ensure safe, timely patient services, and comprehensive education for patients and families. Responsibilities include interpreting complex patient needs, assessing psychosocial risks, counseling on emotional, social, and financial aspects of illness, and mobilizing community resources. The role also involves providing mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and specialized services such as child and adult abuse intervention, guardianship, foster care, adoption, and end-of-life care. The position requires leadership in crisis situations, de-escalation techniques, and counseling at individual, group, and family levels. Additionally, it involves utilization review and discharge planning.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
2. CPR (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification required within 6 months.
3. Current licensure or license eligibility in Indiana as an HSPP, LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC.
4. 3-5 years of experience preferred in mental health, child and family services, veteran's services, or substance abuse.
5. Experience working with diverse patient populations.
6. Knowledge of disease impact, human behavior, legal mandates, growth and development principles, and crisis intervention techniques.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – free counseling services.
• Wellness programs with financial incentives.