Therapist - Outpatient

Job Description

Job Title: Therapist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: Behavioral Health Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Schedule may vary based on program, client needs, and service setting.)

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate, licensed behavioral health professional passionate about helping individuals and families achieve meaningful change? Do you enjoy providing evidence-based therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team? Join our team as a Therapist !

As a Therapist, you will provide professional counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, establish diagnoses, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions designed to support recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

This role provides the opportunity to serve diverse populations across a variety of settings, including outpatient, community-based, school-based, and telehealth environments. Our ideal candidate is clinically skilled, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to providing person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

Join a mission-driven organization where your clinical expertise and dedication can make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment ( eligibility requirements apply )

• Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and more

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% employer match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – healthcare and dependent care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Opportunities to provide services in outpatient, community, school-based, and telehealth settings

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, family, couples, and other therapeutic services in a variety of settings based on client needs and treatment goals.

• Conduct intake, screening, and comprehensive clinical assessments within established regulatory, accreditation, and organizational timeframes.

• Evaluate assessment findings and establish appropriate diagnoses within the scope of professional licensure and applicable standards.

• Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect assessment findings, client strengths, identified needs, and treatment goals.

• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, trauma-focused services, and co-occurring treatment as appropriate.

• Facilitate individual and group counseling, family therapy, psychoeducation, and specialty behavioral health services.

• Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary consultations.

• Maintain an assigned caseload and meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure services are appropriately authorized and required information is submitted within established timeframes.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects services provided, supports treatment plans, and meets applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Review and correct documentation, charting, and file deficiencies within established timeframes.

• Coordinate transitions in care and complete required transition summaries, treatment plans, letters, and other clinical correspondence.

• Provide crisis intervention and participate in or coordinate emergency services when necessary.

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, coworkers, providers, and community partners.

• Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members and other professionals within the scope of practice.

• Provide training, education, and guidance regarding clinical issues and evidence-based behavioral health practices as appropriate.

• Provide clinical supervision to students, interns, or professionals in training when qualified and authorized to do so.

• Represent the organization professionally within the community and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and community partners.

• Participate in required supervision, meetings, training, professional development, and quality improvement activities.

• Maintain compliance with professional ethics, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Support organizational short- and long-term goals and initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution required.

• Previous professional experience providing behavioral health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.

• Experience conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, diagnosing, and providing individual and group therapy preferred.

• Experience working with individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred.

• Experience providing telehealth services preferred.

Required License/Certification

• Current professional licensure in the state of practice required.

• Acceptable licenses may include:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Other equivalent professional behavioral health licenses as permitted by applicable state regulations.

• Must maintain all required professional licenses and certifications throughout employment.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain professional licensure in additional states as required by organizational needs.

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment approaches for mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Thorough understanding of behavioral health treatment modalities, rehabilitation methods, and recovery-oriented practices.

• Knowledge of clinical, ethical, legal, regulatory, and documentation requirements related to behavioral health services.

• Familiarity with court procedures and legal requirements related to mental health and/or substance use treatment preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to establish effective therapeutic relationships through in-person, telephone, and telehealth interactions.

• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and clinically appropriate documentation.

• Strong caseload management, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to respond effectively and appropriately to crisis situations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

• Ability to provide clinical consultation and guidance within the scope of professional practice.

• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-focused care.

• Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office, telehealth platforms, and other technology used to support clinical services.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and appropriately sa