**Details** Department: **School OP Programs** Schedule: **FT, M-F** Hospital: **Ascension Saint Vincent Stress Center** Locations: **Carmel, Indiana** **_Must have FULL Licensure - LCSW, LMFT, or LHMC. 2 yrs exp required._** **_Pay commensurate with experience (not the minimum listed)_** Ascension Stress Center Employee - Access to all resources! Supportive Leadership Team! No work in the home nor transporting of students Front loaded PTO (Paid Time Off) - PTO available at the start Public Service Loan Forgiveness Free - CEU’s The Counselor will provide behavioral health assessment and mental health services to students in a school-based setting. This is a year-round school-based position. **Benefits** 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 _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Provide behavioral health counseling services. + Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals. + Administer individual and group therapy. Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations. + Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. + Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. + 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. **Requirements** 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. **Additional Preferences** Due to contracted support by the school district, ample time is built into our counselor’s schedule for administrative time, parent outreach, documentation, professional development, etc. 40 hours per week, flexible within school location hours. Additional Responsibilities for this role: + Provide students and families with information on needed resources and therapeutic support in the community. + Consult & collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including behavioral health technicians, school social workers, nurses, prescribers, teachers, team leaders, and other peer counselors to provide a holistic model of care focused on functional outcomes for students and families. + Work directly with the student, parent, family, and community providers as needed to support active and collaborative care. + Due to the reimbursement model, services provided are determined by the focus and need of the patient and the diagnostic determination of the licensed counselor. \#BHSchoolTherapist **Why Join Our Team** Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)