IOP Counselor / Therapist : LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT
Listed compensation
$75k-$85k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
IOP Counselor / Therapist: LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Two Schedule Options Available
- 8am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)
- 1pm - 10pm (Monday - Friday)
Valley Hope of Wichita is expanding our team and has an exciting opportunity for a Addictions Counselor to join our dedicated and passionate team!
At Valley Hope of Wichita, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services and recovery support.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, or social work preferred
- License or credential to function as a counselor, social worker, therapist, or psychotherapist in the state in which the Counselor is working; with preference being licensed addiction counselors.
- Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LAC, LCAC, LMAC, LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW or LSCSW
- One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience is required; Three (3) years preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification
COMPENSTATION (Based on Experience and Education)
- Master's Level Starting Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
- $15,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid out quarterly over a two year period)
Benefits
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
- PTO – Up to 22 Days per year based on years of service
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
- Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
- Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
- Performs face to face assessments.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
- Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
- Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
Work Environment
- Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and their families while developing and implementing treatment plans. Responsibilities also include performing face-to-face assessments, participating in multidisciplinary treatment teams, and maintaining current knowledge of substance abuse treatment guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in behavioral sciences or social work, along with a state license or credential to function as a counselor, social worker, or therapist, with preference for licensed addiction counselors. A minimum of one year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or case management experience is required, and CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 41 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 37% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates IOP Counselor / Therapist : LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT at Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 277 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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