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Lean on ME
Idaho Falls, Idaho · Hybrid

Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment

Job Summary

Lean On Me, Inc. is a mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider in Idaho Falls dedicated to helping individuals and families find lasting recovery. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated clinician to join our team. Applicant will uniquely function as a Counselor.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and agency standards
  • Coordinate with case managers, medical staff, and community partners

Participate in Clinical Supervision and Team Meetings

Provide assistance to clients across every stage of care, including outpatient services, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and more.

Ensure proper record keeping and compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in mental health field is preferred
  • The required licensing/certification to perform this role
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
  • Current Idaho licensure (LCSW, LPC, LCPC, Intern, or associate-level with supervision provided)
  • Experience in SUD treatment or co-occurring disorders preferred
  • Strong knowledge of motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices
  • The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize based on current and changing needs
  • The ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional team building and interpersonal skills are essential for this role
  • Flexible work from home options available.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyCo-occurring disorders treatmentMultitaskingCrisis management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at Lean on ME a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$73kMental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $52k–$84k)294 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerIdaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Idaho43 active7,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Competitive compensation
Flexible work from home options