Part-Time Mental Health Clinician

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.