Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor - Day School Program

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare seeks a Licensed Counselor for its Stress Center's Day School Program in Indianapolis. This full-time role involves providing behavioral health counseling to students from Kindergarten through High School, conducting assessments, and therapy sessions. Eligible candidates must hold a Master's degree and appropriate licensure in mental health. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the community's youth and benefit from competitive pay and a generous sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term and short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required licensure in relevant mental health fields.
• Experience in therapy and behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services.
• Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
• Administer individual and group therapy sessions.

Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling

Therapeutic Interventions

Patient Assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Job description

**Details**

**Sign-on bonus: up to $10,000 if eligible***

+ **Department: Ascension Stress Center - Day School Program**

+ **Schedule: Full time - Day shift -** **Monday thru Friday - hours are based on programming needs usually between 0700 - 1600.**

+ **Location: Indianapolis, IN**

**Masters degree in behavioral health related field required.**

_Must have required licensure._

Position is working in our Therapeutic Day School working with age population of Kindergarten thru High School.

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide behavioral health counseling services.

+ Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.

+ Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.

+ Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.

+ Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

+ Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Licensed Counselor specializing in Mental Health credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Licensed Counselor specializing in Clinical Addiction credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Licensed Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Licensed Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

+ Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.

**Additional Preferences**

Eligible candidates must have a master’s in Counseling, Social Work, or another related field and must have a FULL clinical license as a LMHC, LCAC, LMFT, or LCSW.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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