Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$73k | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $52k–$84k)294 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Idaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Idaho | 43 active | 7,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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