Overview

Behavioral Health- Counselor (MS Licensed)

Location: Gateway Plaza
Shift: Full-Time Day

Join Our Compassionate Behavioral Health Team!

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Counselor (MS Licensed) to support patients within a dynamic behavioral health environment. This role involves facilitating individual, group, and family counseling, supporting discharge planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective, and family-centered care.

If you are passionate about mental health, crisis intervention, and supporting diverse patient populations, we invite you to apply!

Position Overview:

The Counselor will:

• Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education within the milieu

• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions

• Perform utilization review and support complex discharge planning

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

• Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, serving as a role model for caring practices

• Assess psychosocial risk factors by evaluating prior functioning, support systems, and reactions to illness

• Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/disability

• Mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs

• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral

• Support complex discharge planning and crisis intervention efforts

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

• Act as liaison with child and adult protective services (APS/CPS) and community agencies

• Provide intervention in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health placements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field required.

• Licensure: Current Indiana license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP required.

• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred.

• Certifications:

  • Crisis Intervention certification required within 90 days of hire

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)

  • Understanding of disease processes, human behavior, and social needs across the lifespan

  • Principles and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation

  • Legal mandates for child and adult protective services (state and county)

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

  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Strong relationship-building skills with community organizations, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams

Why Join IU Health?

Be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. We value your experience and dedication to supporting patients and families through challenging circumstances.

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

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now to join IU Health Gateway Plaza as a Counselor - Behavioral Health (MS Licensed)!