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Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor Employee Assistance Program

Ascension
place Indianapolis, 46251
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Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Social Work Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Central location) & one day shift at our Southside Indianapolis location.

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Stress Center Employee Assistance Program

Schedule: Full-time | mostly day shift | Monday thru Friday | hours are based on programming needs usually between 0700 - 1600 | will need a minimum of 8 hours in the evening between Monday thru Thursday.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
  • Administer individual and group therapy.
  • Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
  • Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge including recommending resources and therapeutic activities in the community.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Licensed 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 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 specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Licensed Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

  • Eligible candidates must have a master’s in Counseling, Social Work, or another related field and must have a FULL clinical license as a LMHC, LCAC, LMFT, or LCSW.
  • FULL Licensure is required for this role.
  • 3 years EAP counseling experience strongly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Medication Management
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Stress

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Veterans
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Non-profit
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic