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.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits

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!