Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling, and manage crisis interventions for patients. Coordinate complex discharge planning and act as a liaison with protective services for cases of abuse or neglect.
Counselor – Behavioral Health MS
Location: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Address
727
West 2nd
Street,
Bloomington,
IN 47403
Shift: Full-Time Days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Join Our Dedicated Behavioral Health and Counseling Team!
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Master’s Level Counselor with experience in behavioral health to provide direct therapeutic services, discharge planning, and crisis intervention. This role involves face-to-face interactions with patients and families, collaboration with healthcare teams, and supporting patients through complex psychosocial challenges.
Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education within a supportive environment
Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions
Perform all functions related to utilization review and discharge planning, ensuring safe and effective care transitions
Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of services, resources, and education for patients and families
Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, modeling caring and professional practices to other caregivers
Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial risk factors by evaluating prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping abilities
Counsel patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of health conditions or disabilities
Access and mobilize community and family resources to meet patient needs
Provide 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 a liaison between IU Health and local protective services (APS/CPS)
Provide crisis intervention and support during acute situations, including de-escalation techniques
Support complex discharge planning and care coordination
Provide specialized mental health services, including crisis and addiction assessments, with appropriate referrals for psychiatric or community resources
Lead interventions in guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health placements
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution required.
Experience: 0-3 years relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience preferred.
Licensure:
Candidates must be license-eligible in Indiana as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC.
A minimum of a permanent LSW, LMHC-A, or LMFT-A is required upon hire.
Note: Candidates with a BSW must obtain an LBSW license. They can be considered if they acquire a 12-month temporary license prior to start date, which makes them compliant until passing the licensing exam. We recommend obtaining the temporary license within one week prior to employment.
Certifications:
Crisis intervention certification may be required.
BLS certification may be required.
Skills & Knowledge:
Evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, DBT
Knowledge of the disease process, human behavior, and social needs
Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Legal mandates related to child and adult protective services (state and county)
Ability to create a safe, therapeutic environment and instruct 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
Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and providing patient-centered care. We support your professional development and encourage a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions make a difference.
Interested? Apply today to join IU Health Bloomington Hospital as a Behavioral Health Counselor MS and help us deliver expert mental health care with compassion and professionalism!
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.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and eligibility for Indiana licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC). Candidates must hold a permanent LSW, LMHC-A, or LMFT-A upon hire.
postgraduate degree
Case Management
Relationship Building
HIPAA Compliance
MS Office
Crisis Intervention
Group Counseling
Electronic Medical Records
Psychosocial Assessment
Discharge Planning
Mental Health Assessment
Utilization Review
CBT
DBT
De-escalation Techniques
Family Counseling
MI
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Indiana
Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.
