Overview

Behavioral Health Crisis Assessment Counselor

Location: IU Health Metro Cares (Remote/Virtual)
Shift: Part-Time, Night Hours

Join Our Virtual Behavioral Health Team!

Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Crisis Assessment Counselor to provide vital mental health triage and support services remotely. This part-time, night position involves collaborating with primary care and licensed behavioral health clinicians to deliver timely crisis assessment, intervention, and resource coordination for patients in need.

If you are an experienced mental health professional committed to crisis intervention and outpatient support, we invite you to apply!

Position Overview:

As a Crisis Assessment Counselor, you will:

• Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education within a virtual environment

• Serve as a liaison between medical/nursing staff, patients, families, and outside agencies

• Conduct mental health triage of patients upon provider referral, under supervision of licensed behavioral health professionals

• Identify psychosocial risk factors by evaluating prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping skills

• Perform individual, group, and family behavioral health interventions using evidence-based models appropriate for the level of care and staffing

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure safe, timely, and resourceful patient care

• Support utilization review and discharge planning through clinical supervision and team staffing

• Act as a point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse, institutional abuse, and domestic violence

• Serve as a liaison with Indiana University Health and local protective services (APS/CPS)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related mental health field required.

• Experience: 0-3 years relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred.

• Licensure: In alignment with Indiana state code IC 25-23.6-4-1; LBSW required for those with a Bachelor's in Social Work.

• Certifications:

  • Crisis intervention certification (may be required)

  • BLS certification (may be required)

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions based on multidisciplinary collaboration, individual therapy, and psycho-educational groups

  • Understanding of legal mandates related to child and adult protective services

  • Principles of growth, development, and crisis de-escalation techniques

  • Ability to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment virtually and instruct daily activities

  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with community and healthcare agencies

Why Join IU Health?

Be part of a dedicated, innovative team providing critical crisis support remotely. We support your professional development and are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental health services.

For more information, visit: IU Health Benefits

Interested?
Apply now to join IU Health Metro Cares as a Behavioral Health Crisis Assessment Counselor and help us provide vital mental health support in a flexible, virtual setting!