*Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Licensed
Legal
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Position Title: Counselor – Behavioral Health (MS, Licensed)
Location: Bloomington Hospital
Shift: Full-Time Day
Position Overview: The Counselor provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services, including individual, family, and group counseling. This role involves facilitating patient involvement in treatment, conducting psychosocial assessments, and supporting emotional, social, and financial well-being. The Counselor also plays a critical role in crisis intervention, discharge planning, and acting as a liaison for protective services cases involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and mental health placements. The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and community agencies to ensure safe, effective, and holistic patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and educational activities.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions for patients and families.
Assist with utilization review and discharge planning, under supervision.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources.
Serve as a primary contact for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and protective services, coordinating with relevant agencies.
Provide mental health assessments upon physician referral and support crisis intervention efforts.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support daily activities and programming.
Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs.
Document clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records.
Develop and foster strong relationships with community partners, law enforcement, schools, and social service agencies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
3–5 years of relevant health care, mental health, or community experience.
Current licensure in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, or HSPP.
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 the impact of disease processes and human behavior in psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Familiarity with principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to create a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct on 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.
About IU Health: IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. Our programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants are nationally recognized. In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health combines research, education, and clinical excellence to improve health outcomes for Indiana communities.
- 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.
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- 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.