School Based Clinical Evaluator

Job Title: School Based Clinical Evaluator
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Are you a licensed mental health professional passionate about helping students access the care they need? Do you want to work in a dynamic and supportive school-based environment where your clinical expertise makes a meaningful impact? Join our team at Adult & Child Health as a School Based Clinical Evaluator!

As a School Based Clinical Evaluator, you’ll conduct comprehensive initial assessments for students seeking services. You’ll establish treatment plans, provisional diagnoses, and make referral recommendations within our programs. You may also engage in safety planning, provide brief therapy sessions, and—pending approval—offer clinical supervision to trainees.

Indianapolis offers a vibrant mix of culture, community, and opportunity. Join us in helping students begin their journey toward healing and academic success.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings and assessments to determine service eligibility for students
• Establish treatment plans and provisional diagnoses
• Make referral recommendations within internal programs
• Provide brief therapy sessions and safety planning as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in peer review, departmental meetings, and staff development
• Coordinate emergency services and follow-up care
• Stay informed about community resources and referral processes
• Deliver educational materials in school and community forums
• Support management needs including data collection and program evaluation
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Revenue Cycle procedures
• Complete all required trainings and evaluations
• Report critical incidents to supervising leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required
• State licensure required for location and practice area (e.g., LP, PLP, LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, PLMFT)

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Unrestricted licensure for location and area of practice
• Acceptable driving record and current auto insurance

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods
• Understanding of challenges faced by youth with mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Familiarity with legal requirements and school-based procedures
• Ability to evaluate services and provide input
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating with diverse student populations
• Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow instructions and accept supervision

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.