Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

Behavioral Health Counselor MS LicensedLocation: IUHMG M-Neuroscience CenterShift: Full-Time DayPosition Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education through individual, group, and family counseling. This role includes discharge planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and resource-supported care. The counselor also serves as a liaison for protective services and provides specialized mental health interventions for diverse patient needs.Conduct individual, group, and family counseling to support emotional and behavioral health.Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate care and resources efficiently.Assess psychosocial risks based on prior functioning, support systems, and coping abilities.Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/disability.Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs.Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral and provide therapeutic interventions.Serve as primary point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence, coordinating with protective agencies.Support guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health placements.Provide specialized mental health services, including crisis management and addiction assessments.Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct patients in daily activities and programming.Document all clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records and MS Office tools.Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare providers.Master's Degree in a mental health field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline.3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience.Current license in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP.Knowledge of legal mandates for protective services.Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office applications.Ability to develop strong working relationships with community and healthcare partners.Why IU Health?Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.Benefits Designed for YouAbout UsIndiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.IU Health is ranked No. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.News & World Report.A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation's largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. Job InfoJob Identification 424202Job Category Allied HealthPosting Date 08/10/2026, 06:19 PMLocations 355 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, USJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift Day