Behavioral Health Counselor MS Licensed

Overview

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 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. 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 1701 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana University Health