Trauma Counselor - Legacy House (Full/Part-Time Openings)

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Date: Jan 31, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: FQHC  

Req ID:  23167 

 

Schedule: Full Time 

Shift: Days 

 

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

 

 

 

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Role Summary

Empower Healing. Inspire Hope. Transform Lives.
At Eskenazi Health’s Legacy House, we are committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to survivors and their families. We are seeking a dedicated Trauma Counselor to support clients impacted by trauma, ensuring they receive advocacy, therapeutic interventions, and resources to promote healing and recovery. This position is responsible for providing information and training to community partners and to the general public through community outreach. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

  • Meet with clients and families to assess needs related to trauma and care coordination.
  • Collaborate with clients and team members to develop individualized care plans.
  • Manage a caseload of clients, identifying therapeutic, advocacy, and care needs while engaging team support.
  • Assist with applications for orders of protection and provide court support for clients.
  • Facilitate individual, family, and group advocacy and therapeutic interventions.
  • Provide victim advocacy and connect clients to essential services and community resources.
  • Regularly evaluate progress, update care plans, and document activities accurately in electronic records.
  • Serve as an advocate for clients and act as a resource for external agencies through consultation and education.
  • Continously evaluates clients' mental status and trauma-recovery needs, reporting progress to the team and treating psychiatrist, if applicable. 
  • Attends court or other legal meetings and provides support for clients who testify or attend court hearings.
  • Coach and mentor interns or staff as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a mental health setting.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LMHC, or LMFT required.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong commitment to trauma-informed care and client advocacy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Why Join Eskenazi Health?

  • Recognized as one of the Top Places to Work in Health Care.
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and compassionate care.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today at www.eskenazihealth.edu/careers and help us transform lives through exceptional care and advocacy.

 

Learn more about Legacy House: 

https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/news/legacy-house-transforms-trauma

https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/news/legacy-house-helps-those-affected-by-violent-crimes


 

 

 

 

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

 


Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis