Counselor-Behavioral Health MS

IU Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Lafayette, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient involvement in treatment through individual, group, and family counseling while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Serves as a point person for protective services and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Qualifications

Seeking candidates with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and 0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience. Must be license-eligible in Indiana (LSW, LMHC-A, or LMFT-A upon hire) with knowledge of evidence-based practices, crisis de-escalation, and legal mandates for protective services. Strong relationship-building skills and basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office are essential.

Job Description

Position Title: Counselor – Behavioral Health (MS)

Shift: Full-Time, Day

Location: Greenbush

Position Overview:

Facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education within a clinical setting. Performs individual, group, and family counseling, along with utilization review and discharge planning. Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive safe, timely services and access to necessary resources. Assesses psychosocial risk factors, supports emotional and social well-being, and provides crisis intervention when needed. Serves as a liaison for abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for patients and families.  

Assist with discharge planning and utilization review under supervision.  

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources.  

Serve as a point person for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and protective services.  

Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and facilitate crisis intervention.  

Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment; support daily activities and programming.  

Develop strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and legal entities.  

Document clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.  

0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience.  

License-eligible in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC; must have a permanent LSW, LMHC-A, or LMFT-A upon hire.  

Certification in crisis intervention may be required; BLS certification may also be required.  

Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT), crisis de-escalation, and legal mandates for protective services.  

Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan.  

Ability to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct daily activities.  

Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

Strong relationship-building skills with community, healthcare, law enforcement, and social agencies.


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


  • Indiana 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. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. 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.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • 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.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. 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 IU 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.
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