Behavioral Health Specialist- Support BS

Behavioral Health Specialist- Support BS Job Description Overview Position Title:

Specialist - Behavioral Health Support (BS)

Shift:

Full-Time, Days Location:

Primary Work Location (Frankfort primary care on M-W; Ferry Peds in Lafayette on Th/F)

Position Overview:

Provides behavioral health support for patients in collaboration with primary care and licensed behavioral health clinicians. Facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education, serving as a liaison among medical staff, patients, families, and outside agencies. Performs mental health triage and evaluates psychosocial risk factors under clinical supervision. Implements evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions, and assists with discharge planning, utilization review, and case triage. Acts as a point person for abuse, neglect, and domestic violence cases, coordinating with protective teams and community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and resource-appropriate patient care. Conduct mental health triage upon provider referral, evaluating psychosocial risks. Perform evidence-based behavioral health interventions for individuals, groups, and families. Assist with discharge planning and utilization review under supervision. Serve as liaison for cases involving child and adult abuse, neglect, and domestic violence; coordinate with protective agencies. Develop strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and legal entities. Maintain thorough documentation in electronic medical records.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related mental health field. 0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community experience. License aligned with IN state code

IC 25-23.6-4-1

; LBSW required for BSW holders. Certification in crisis intervention may be required; BLS certification may also be required. Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, crisis de-escalation, and legal mandates for protective services. Understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan. Ability to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and facilitate 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.

Core Competencies:

Connect to

Promise:

Demonstrates commitment to IU Health's mission, values, and strategic goals.

Relationship Building:

Establishes rapport, values input, and provides excellent customer service.

Communication:

Shares information clearly and listens actively for clarity.

Execution:

Produces high-quality work on time and addresses problems directly.

Adaptability:

Embraces change and implements guidance effectively.

Ethical Practice:

Upholds confidentiality, HIPAA, and professional standards; reports unethical behavior immediately. To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.