Behavioral Health Therapist - Adult SMI/SUD

Division: SEMHC Health Sub-Division: Req ID: 26750 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA Status Non-Exempt The Focus of East Clinic The East Clinic provides services to adults experiencing serious mental illness (SMI), including individuals living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other persistent mental health conditions. Many individuals served also have co-occurring substance use disorders and may be experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Through a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychiatry, nursing, therapy, peer support, and care coordination, the team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive behavioral health services tailored to each person's needs. The East Clinic is located at 5470 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 . Where You Fit In The Clinician performs a variety of individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based practices. This position manages a caseload of clients by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative, and case management needs and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to ensure those needs are addressed. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinician plays an important role in supporting recovery, promoting stability, and connecting individuals to services that support their overall well-being. What to Expect The East Clinic is a dynamic environment where client needs often require teams to shift priorities quickly. Successful clinicians are adaptable, organized, and comfortable responding to crisis situations while balancing competing demands. Team members who thrive in this setting are collaborative, flexible, and passionate about serving individuals with some of the most significant mental health and substance use challenges in the community. As part of a newer and evolving team, you'll help shape processes, support ongoing growth, and play an important role in expanding access to care on the east side. Am I Qualified? Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or another related human services field required Active Indiana associate, temporary, or full clinical license that corresponds with degree required (e.g., LSW, LMHCA, LMFTA) Upon hire, candidates must submit a plan to obtain clinical licensure at the earliest possible date, not to exceed three years Valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health driving policy requirements What We Offer We are committed to a flexible and realistic work-life balance and provide the following: Free Clinical supervision Competitive compensation Opportunities for further growth and development A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways Sandra Eskenazi MHC supports our team members! Why join our Team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center: Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Vision Competitive Retirement Benefits PTO 401(k) EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Plus additional employee perks Essential Functions and Responsibilities Embraces, understands, and operates under the Recovery Model, including AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and the spirit of motivational interviewing (MI), and follows the levels of accountability Completes biopsychosocial evaluation (BPSE), integrating information gathered by the team and developing the integrated diagnostic summary; based upon the BPSE and in consultation with the treatment team, prepares Clinical Treatment plans, dates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines, and consults with client, family, and treatment team throughout the process Manages a caseload of clients identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative and case management needs; engages other team members in meeting these needs as indicated Performs a variety of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions (as demonstrated competency allows) utilizing evidence-based practices Provides quality case management services as indicated by client need Monitors client progress and reflects this in the clinical documentation Evaluates and updates the treatment plan at intervals determined by guidelines, consulting with client family and team in this process Completes documentation of activities and written reports in an accurate and timely manner Identifies community resources and assists clients in their access to these resources Provides indirect service to external agencies and community through consultation and education Interprets and applies service and billing procedures according to client needs; completes billing according to guidelines for timeliness and accuracy Alters activities and behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care which is appropriate to the age of the clients served Advocates for clients to ensure access to needed services which include developing community relationships and resources Meets agency standards of timely completion of all documentation Meets agency standards of client service hours Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by actively participating in clinical supervision Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding of and ability to implement a strengths-based, community treatment model Strong interpersonal skills with ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychiatric/addiction diagnoses and understanding of their impact on behavior and all life domains Demonstrates solid knowledge of psychotropic medications and their uses and side effects Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills Ability to interpret and apply complex directives, information, and regulations Crisis intervention skills All individuals working for the Opioid Treatment Program must have experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients and to provide therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication Must Meet the Following Basic Competencies if Applicable: Mental Status Exam Medications DSM IV Legal CPI Functional Assessment (HAP) CPR Annual Education Addictions CANS (Staff Working with Children); ANSA (Staff Working with Adults) Revenue Cycle Sessions 1 & 2 Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.