Behavioral Health Counselor-MS-Flat Rate PRN

Job description

Position Title: Behavioral Health Counselor – MS (PRN, Flat Rate) Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN Shift: Weekday and/or Overnights (PRN) Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Counselor provides psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions to patients and families within a hospital setting. This role involves facilitating individual, group, and family counseling, coordinating discharge planning, and performing utilization review. The counselor collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure safe, timely, and resource-appropriate care, while addressing complex psychosocial needs related to illness, injury, or trauma. The counselor also acts as a liaison for abuse, neglect, guardianship, foster care, and community resources. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate patient involvement in treatment and education within the care milieu. Conduct psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients and families. Assist with discharge planning and utilization review, ensuring seamless care transitions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services. Serve as a point person for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, d...