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IUSM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (IN-DMHS-IUINA)
Department Information
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
The Department of Mental Health Services (DMHS) promotes psychological health, well-being, and success for all IUSM learners and trainees (medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows) across the state of Indiana. We deliver professional and comprehensive counseling and psychiatric services, crisis intervention, programming, consultation services, and outreach, as well as support the broader School of Medicine community and foster an environment where learners can thrive. We serve a diverse learner population of approximately 3,400 trainees statewide. DMHS is invested in providing care that is inclusive and culturally informed. We work collaboratively in the provision of mental health services, outreach, and liaison work, and work actively on the continuous improvement of our work with a commitment to adherence to best practices.
As a member of the Department of Mental Health Services team working with IUSM medical trainees, you will have the opportunity to:
- evaluate and treat mental health concerns
- contribute toward personal development, maturation, and wellness
- facilitate adjustment to the School of Medicine, residency training programs, and fellowship programs
- support academic persistence
- work collaboratively with IUSM stakeholders, faculty, staff, and learners to support medical learners
- promote a respectful and inclusive IUSM learning environment that fosters professional and personal growth
DMHS serves as an inclusive and affirming resource for all members of the Indiana University School of Medicine community. Through clinical services, programming and outreach, and participation in university initiatives, we promote social justice and challenge prejudice, discrimination, and oppression in all its various forms. Our services provide support for personal growth and development, a range of mental health and psychological concerns, and academic progress.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Clinician on the IUSM Mental Health Services team provides direct clinical care to medical trainees through the mental health services program at IUSM. This direct clinical care will include initial assessments, crisis counseling, crisis intervention, individual and couples psychotherapy, and psychological testing. Clinical care will encompass in-person and teletherapy services when appropriate for medical trainees at several of the IUSM regional campuses as well as at the Indianapolis campus.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Advances the delivery of mental health services by the provision of triage services and communication with faculty, staff, and other referral sources.
- Conducts diagnostic assessments.
- Provides direct clinical mental health services to individuals, groups, and couples in-person and via teletherapy.
- Manages individual caseload to allow for incorporation of new clients in an ongoing manner.
- Maintains accurate, timely clinical notes, following quality improvement committee standards.
- Adheres to relevant ethical and legal standards of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), relevant professional bodies, and state boards.
- Utilizes evidence-based clinical interventions for a wide range of concerns such as mood disorders, substance use disorder, adjustment disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety disorders.
- Triages referrals.
- Provides crisis management and stabilization.
- Collaborates with members of the mental health services team.
- Consults with and refers to other professionals when appropriate (e.g., psychiatrists, medical providers, etc.).
- Communicates with referral sources within the IU system (program directors, lead advisors, faculty, etc.).
- Facilitates treatment planning including referrals to providers outside of the IU system for outpatient and in-patient care as needed; coordinates post-hospitalization care.
- Designs and delivers psycho-educational programming, orientation sessions and community outreach services for IUSM medical trainees, as needed.
- Engages in strategic planning efforts for psychoeducational, preventative mental health, and wellness initiatives.
- Performs other related clinical duties, as assigned.
- Attends DMHS clinical and staff meetings.
- Completes scheduling of patients and documentation of clinical work in a timely and complete manner.
- Provides regular reports regarding work activities to Director.
- Participates in administrative meetings, case conferences, clinical supervision, outreaches, collaboration with the Medical Education offices, and engagement in the development of research projects and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field
Preferred
- PhD in Psychology or PsyD plus HSPP designation in the State of Indiana (or HSPP eligible with intent to complete within 6 months from date of hire)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Completion of master's level internship that meets licensure standards for the State of Indiana
Preferred
- Completion of a post-doctoral clinical service under supervision of a licensed psychologist and completion of a pre-doctoral internship that meets licensure standards for the State of Indiana
- 4 years of experience with university-ages, graduate, medical, and diverse student populations
- Triage and crisis care experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure within 180 days from date of hire
Preferred
- Licensed Psychologist in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure within 180 days from date of hire
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Possesses a high degree of initiative
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated experience and expertise working with university-level and a range of student populations
Preferred
- Ability to deliver culturally-informed care
- Ability to provision individual, group, and couples therapy
- Ability to engage in complex clinical decision-making
- Experience in program assessment and execution
- Ability to engage in collaborative work
- Ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR)
- Ability to use computer-based word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, database, and scheduling software
- Knowledge of mental health systems within the state of Indiana
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This is an ideal role for an experienced master's or doctoral-level clinician, who thrives on and is rewarded by direct clinical work.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Work Hours
Anticipated 10 hours a week.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
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Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
IUSM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (IN-DMHS-IUINA)
Department Information
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
The Department of Mental Health Services (DMHS) promotes psychological health, well-being, and success for all IUSM learners and trainees (medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows) across the state of Indiana. We deliver professional and comprehensive counseling and psychiatric services, crisis intervention, programming, consultation services, and outreach, as well as support the broader School of Medicine community and foster an environment where learners can thrive. We serve a diverse learner population of approximately 3,400 trainees statewide. DMHS is invested in providing care that is inclusive and culturally informed. We work collaboratively in the provision of mental health services, outreach, and liaison work, and work actively on the continuous improvement of our work with a commitment to adherence to best practices.
As a member of the Department of Mental Health Services team working with IUSM medical trainees, you will have the opportunity to:
- evaluate and treat mental health concerns
- contribute toward personal development, maturation, and wellness
- facilitate adjustment to the School of Medicine, residency training programs, and fellowship programs
- support academic persistence
- work collaboratively with IUSM stakeholders, faculty, staff, and learners to support medical learners
- promote a respectful and inclusive IUSM learning environment that fosters professional and personal growth
DMHS serves as an inclusive and affirming resource for all members of the Indiana University School of Medicine community. Through clinical services, programming and outreach, and participation in university initiatives, we promote social justice and challenge prejudice, discrimination, and oppression in all its various forms. Our services provide support for personal growth and development, a range of mental health and psychological concerns, and academic progress.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Clinician on the IUSM Mental Health Services team provides direct clinical care to medical trainees through the mental health services program at IUSM. This direct clinical care will include initial assessments, crisis counseling, crisis intervention, individual and couples psychotherapy, and psychological testing. Clinical care will encompass in-person and teletherapy services when appropriate for medical trainees at several of the IUSM regional campuses as well as at the Indianapolis campus.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Advances the delivery of mental health services by the provision of triage services and communication with faculty, staff, and other referral sources.
- Conducts diagnostic assessments.
- Provides direct clinical mental health services to individuals, groups, and couples in-person and via teletherapy.
- Manages individual caseload to allow for incorporation of new clients in an ongoing manner.
- Maintains accurate, timely clinical notes, following quality improvement committee standards.
- Adheres to relevant ethical and legal standards of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), relevant professional bodies, and state boards.
- Utilizes evidence-based clinical interventions for a wide range of concerns such as mood disorders, substance use disorder, adjustment disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety disorders.
- Triages referrals.
- Provides crisis management and stabilization.
- Collaborates with members of the mental health services team.
- Consults with and refers to other professionals when appropriate (e.g., psychiatrists, medical providers, etc.).
- Communicates with referral sources within the IU system (program directors, lead advisors, faculty, etc.).
- Facilitates treatment planning including referrals to providers outside of the IU system for outpatient and in-patient care as needed; coordinates post-hospitalization care.
- Designs and delivers psycho-educational programming, orientation sessions and community outreach services for IUSM medical trainees, as needed.
- Engages in strategic planning efforts for psychoeducational, preventative mental health, and wellness initiatives.
- Performs other related clinical duties, as assigned.
- Attends DMHS clinical and staff meetings.
- Completes scheduling of patients and documentation of clinical work in a timely and complete manner.
- Provides regular reports regarding work activities to Director.
- Participates in administrative meetings, case conferences, clinical supervision, outreaches, collaboration with the Medical Education offices, and engagement in the development of research projects and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field
Preferred
- PhD in Psychology or PsyD plus HSPP designation in the State of Indiana (or HSPP eligible with intent to complete within 6 months from date of hire)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Completion of master's level internship that meets licensure standards for the State of Indiana
Preferred
- Completion of a post-doctoral clinical service under supervision of a licensed psychologist and completion of a pre-doctoral internship that meets licensure standards for the State of Indiana
- 4 years of experience with university-ages, graduate, medical, and diverse student populations
- Triage and crisis care experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure within 180 days from date of hire
Preferred
- Licensed Psychologist in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure within 180 days from date of hire
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Possesses a high degree of initiative
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated experience and expertise working with university-level and a range of student populations
Preferred
- Ability to deliver culturally-informed care
- Ability to provision individual, group, and couples therapy
- Ability to engage in complex clinical decision-making
- Experience in program assessment and execution
- Ability to engage in collaborative work
- Ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR)
- Ability to use computer-based word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, database, and scheduling software
- Knowledge of mental health systems within the state of Indiana
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This is an ideal role for an experienced master's or doctoral-level clinician, who thrives on and is rewarded by direct clinical work.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Work Hours
Anticipated 10 hours a week.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Mental Health Job Roles in Indiana
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health professionals in Indiana?
Indiana University Health, Eskenazi Health, Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, and Centerstone are among the larger employers with documented histories of sponsoring work visas for mental health roles. Community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers across the state also sponsor, particularly for psychiatrists and psychologists filling shortage-area positions.
Which visa types are most common for mental health roles in Indiana?
The H-1B is the most common visa for licensed mental health professionals in Indiana, covering psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers in specialty occupation roles. J-1 visas through residency and fellowship programs at Indiana University School of Medicine are also frequently used, with Conrad 30 waivers available for psychiatrists committing to underserved areas.
Which cities in Indiana have the most mental health sponsorship jobs?
Indianapolis concentrates the largest share of mental health sponsorship opportunities, driven by IU Health, Eskenazi Health, and the VA medical center. Fort Wayne and Bloomington are secondary hubs, with Parkview Health and IU Health Bloomington actively hiring. Rural areas across the state also show demand, particularly for psychiatrists serving federally designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How to find mental health visa sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse mental health openings in Indiana without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. You can search by role type, such as psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker, and filter to Indiana to see active sponsoring employers across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and smaller markets.
Are there state-specific factors that affect mental health visa sponsorship in Indiana?
Indiana has a significant shortage of mental health professionals, particularly psychiatrists, in rural and underserved counties. This shortage makes Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots more accessible for physicians who complete residency and agree to serve in designated areas. Indiana's lower cost of living relative to coastal states also influences prevailing wage determinations under H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the Department of Labor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health jobs in Indiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.