Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor | Float

Location:  Indianapolis, IN

Facility:  Ascension Stress Center Outpatient Services

Department/Specialty:  Float

Schedule:  Full time | Day shift

• Comprehensive Therapy: Conduct clinical assessments to establish targeted treatment goals, delivering both individual and group behavioral health counseling.

• Collaborative Care: Partner directly with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care from admission to discharge.

• Progress Tracking: Continually evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

• Community Connection: Educate and connect patients with vital external resources and therapeutic activities to support their long-term success.

• Clinical Documentation: Maintain thorough, accurate, and strictly confidential records of clinical observations and treatment progress.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Licensed Associate Counselor specializing in Mental Health credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Associate Counselor specializing in Clinical Addiction credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Social Worker credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Associate Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained within 48 Months (4 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Eligible candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or another related field and must have a clinical license LMHC, LCAC, LMFT, or LSW | LCSW. These are required!

Masters degree in behavioral health related field required.

Associate license considered, Full clinical license preferred.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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