Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Licensed

Overview
Behavioral Health Counselor – MS (PRN)
Location:
Gateway Plaza, Indiana University Health

Shift:
PRN (Flexible, As Needed)

Join Our Dedicated Behavioral Health Team
Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced
Master's Degree Counselor
to provide vital mental health services through a flexible, PRN schedule at Gateway Plaza. This role is integral to delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and protective services coordination.

Position Overview:
The
Behavioral Health Counselor
will:

• Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and educational activities
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
• Perform utilization reviews and assist with complex discharge planning to ensure safe, timely patient care transitions
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate services and support
• Assess psychosocial risk factors, including prior functioning, support systems, and coping mechanisms
• Provide emotional, social, and financial counseling to patients and families
• Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet identified needs
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts in high-stress or potentially dangerous situations
• Serve as a liaison for child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and protective services teams
• Intervene in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and placement processes as needed

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred
• Licensure: Current Indiana license in one of the following: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP

• Certifications:

• Crisis intervention certification required within 90 days of hire

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven experience in healthcare, mental health, or community settings

• Knowledge of disease impact and human behavioral responses
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)
• Understanding of legal mandates related to child and adult protective services
• Strong grasp of growth, development, and end-of-life principles
• Ability to create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office applications
• Excellent relationship-building skills with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication and active listening
• Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to care

Why Join IU Health?
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing vital mental health, crisis, and protective services. We support your continued professional development and foster a collaborative environment dedicated to patient-centered care.

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Interested?
Apply now to become a valued member of IU Health Gateway Plaza as a
Behavioral Health Counselor – MS (PRN)
and help us deliver expert mental health support to our diverse patient community

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.