Specialist – Behavioral Health Support BS

Location: S Landmark
Shift: Full-Time Days

Join Our Growing Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health (Peds IBH) Team!

Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Support Specialist with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field. This role provides vital behavioral health support in collaboration with primary care providers and licensed behavioral health clinicians, ensuring safe, timely, and effective patient care.

The BH Support Specialist will be a key member of the expanding Pediatric IBH team, working within pediatric and primary care settings to address anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. This clinical role collaborates with the primary care team to deliver evidence-based behavioral health interventions. Weekly supervision with licensed behavioral health clinicians will support your patient care activities. We are seeking candidates with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients and families.

Position Overview:

The BH Support Specialist will:

• Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education within a collaborative outpatient setting

• Serve as a liaison among medical and nursing staff, patients, families, and external 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, social support systems, reactions to illness, and coping abilities

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

• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive the right services at the right time

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

• Serve as a primary contact for cases involving child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence

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

• Assist in facilitating psycho-educational groups and therapeutic interventions

• Maintain principles and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation to ensure safety and support during acute situations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams

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 experience preferred.

• Licensure:

  • For BSW applicants: Must obtain a 12-month temporary license to be compliant until passing the licensing exam. We can require the temporary license be obtained prior to the start date, which candidates can typically do within one week.

  • For other degrees: Must have a license in accordance with Indiana state code IC 25-23.6-4-1.

• Certifications:

  • Crisis intervention certification may be required.

  • BLS certification may be required.

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, multidisciplinary collaboration, and psycho-educational group facilitation.

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

  • Principles of growth and development across the lifespan, including end-of-life care.

  • Ability to implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques effectively.

  • Ability to create a safe, supportive environment and instruct patients in daily activities and programming.

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

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

Why Join IU Health?

Become a vital part of a dedicated pediatric behavioral health team committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. We offer opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and making a positive impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

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

Interested?

Apply today to join IU Health West Lafayette as a Behavioral Health Support Specialist and contribute to exceptional mental health care for youth and families!

• 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.