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Southwestern and Affiliates
Evansville, Indiana

Family Preservation Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25/hour

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Moran Center - Evansville, IN 47714Help strengthen families, while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full-time Family Preservation Therapist to join our compassionate team.

In this role, you’ll provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic services both in the clinic and in the community, supporting children and families on their path to stability and growth.

Be part of a team that values your professional development, well-being, and meaningful impact every day. $3,000 Sign-On BONUS offered for this position!!! (Bonuses are paid half after 90 days of full-time employment and half after 180 days of full-time employment.) WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

New Higher Starting Pay Rates LSW: $24.50 Hourly LCSW: $65,000 Salary AI-powered tools to streamline administrative process 182 Hours of PTO each year Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life that starts day ONE of employment!

401k Employer Contribution & Match $100/month Student Loan Assistance Program Free Supervision towards obtaining LCSW Physical & Financial Wellness Programs Free CEU's and Time Off for Training Individualized orientation and training program HRSA/NHSC approved site 7 Paid Holidays Annually WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Conduct assessments and treatment services according to Southwestern policies. Perform diagnostic evaluations and emergency/crisis intervention for children and their families. Provide individual, group, conjoint, and family therapy to youth and their families, either in the home/community, office, or school setting.

Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect progress and document treatment plans and goals. Maintain documentation and submit reports according to established time frames. Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies.

Meet efficiency standards which include chart management, production requirements and patient contact standards. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS NEEDED Conduct consultation and education activities to community and professional groups as needed.

Maintain contact with other service providers, community agencies, schools and civic organizations to enhance community awareness and public relations.

Qualifications

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION? Applicants must have a Master's degree in Social Work, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC. Licensed Professional (or temporary license, if candidate is an MSW in pursuit of licensure). Licensure may include LSW, LCAC, LMFT, LCSW, or comparable license.

Eligible for licensure within State of Indiana Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance that meets the Indiana State minimum coverage requirement and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.

Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today! EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis interventions for children and families. They are responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy across various settings while maintaining accurate treatment records.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid professional license or be eligible for licensure in Indiana. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCase documentationReferral coordinationCommunity outreachProfessional communication

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
34% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Southwestern and Affiliates

Mental Health Care
Evansville, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

182 Hours of PTO each year
Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance starting day one
401k Employer Contribution & Match
$100/month Student Loan Assistance Program
Free Supervision towards obtaining LCSW
Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
Free CEU's and Time Off for Training
Individualized orientation and training program