Masters Level Counselor/Therapist (BHSP)

The Behavioral Health Services Provider (BHSP) will work with patients to diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders. The BHSP will create individual treatment plans, according to patient needs and circumstances, and provide counseling services while conducting ongoing assessments to ensure quality services are being provided and patients are progressing toward their goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:


Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assess patients and diagnose mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Create a treatment plan for patients based on the needs of the individual.
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals as needed, including Bowen Health's primary care and psychiatric services.
• Work with family members and other authorized contacts, as needed, as part of treatment for the patient.
• Work with any patients in crisis situations, evaluate risk and initiate appropriate response to promote patient safety.
• Complete CSSRS or other crisis tools and link to or provide necessary services that may include, but are not limited to, IPH admission, crisis planning, referral.
• Complete mental health and substance use evaluations for Hospital-discharged patients, high-risk patients, critical care patients, and patients referred from psychiatric inpatient facilities outside Bowen Health, and other patients as needed and link them to necessary services.
• Attend all required clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings.
• Provide counseling services using evidenced based practices, within CSO-approved clinical scope of practice, and complete required documentation of services rendered.
• Practice measurement-based care by the routine use of approved patient outcome measures.
• Provide referrals to services to support an integrative care model of treatment. Referrals include but not limited to community resources, medical providers and transportation services.
• Advocate for and practice in a welcoming, inclusive and non-discriminatory manner.
• Practice in full alignment with Bowen Health policy and professional trade association ethics codes including, but not limited to maintaining strong, appropriate provider-patient boundaries and avoiding dual relationships.
• Maintain credentials with all applicable managed care contracts by completing the necessary documentation and returning change to submit it on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves minimal exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• The normal work routine has a minimal ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
• The position may require a minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: MSW, MS, MA, PhD, or PsyD in a relevant field.
• Experience: Master's Degree or higher with at least two-thousand (2,000) post-degree professional hours. Prefer two (2) years of in crisis work. Prefer previous experience in family dynamics, growth and development, childhood disorders, syndromes and pathologies, and age-appropriate treatment techniques.
• Certificate or Professional License:
• Active temporary license and/or associate license in the state of Indiana and actively working towards LCAC, LMFT, LMHC, LCSW, or HSPP licensure.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• Valid driver's license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
• Must be a minimum21 years of age.

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:


Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.


Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

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