Counselor-Behavioral Health MS Licensed

The Behavioral Health Counselor facilitates behavioral health crisis assessments in the emergency department and/or ambulatory settings. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments with patients and collaterals when indicated and providing crisis intervention and disposition recommendations.

Requirements

• Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and education within a supportive environment
• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to facilitate the episode of care
• Assess psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, support systems, reactions to illness, and ability to cope
• Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness or disability
• Access and mobilize family and community resources to meet patient needs
• Conduct mental health assessments upon physician referral
• Serve as the point person for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence
• Act as liaison between Indiana University Health and local protective services (APS/CPS)
• Provide intervention in guardianship (temporary/permanent), foster care, adoption, and mental health Level II placements
• Maintain principles, practices, and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance