Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Licensed

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Bloomington, IndianaFull TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join IU Health as a Behavioral Health Counselor – MS Licensed, Outpatient Therapy in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate patient involvement in treatment, education, and recovery processes, including outpatient therapy.
  • Conduct intake assessments, individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
  • Support outpatient therapy services, with experience in individual and group therapy.

Requirements

  • 5 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community

Benefits & Compensation

  • CME allowance: $500.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with IU Health in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral health counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingIntake assessmentsDischarge planningUtilization reviewsPsychosocial assessmentsCrisis interventionDe-escalation techniquesCBTMIDBTElectronic medical recordsMS OfficeCase management
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor-MS Licensed at IU Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at IU Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bloomington, Indiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Family counseling, Intake assessments, Discharge planning, Utilization reviews, Psychosocial assessments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor facilitates patient engagement in treatment and educational activities while providing individual, group, and family therapy. They also perform psychosocial assessments, manage discharge planning, and act as a liaison with community and protective services to ensure patient safety.

Benefits package: $500 annual CME reimbursement, 5 CME days off, Full benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
2-5

Benefits & Perks

$500 annual CME reimbursement
5 CME days off
Full benefits package
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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