Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$75k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Therapist (Licensed or Eligible) – Hickory Treatment Centers at
Department: Clinical
Direct Report To: Clinical Director
About the Role
- The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.
- Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues. These clinicians must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments, participate in multi-disciplinary treatment, and discharge planning for clients.
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
- Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
- Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision insurance
- Career development
- Mental health days
- Holiday pay
Job Qualifications
- Master’s Degree and Current Indiana Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY. D, LPCC) or License Eligibility
- At least 2 years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred.
- Commitment to client, family, and referent satisfaction
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
- Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
- Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
- Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
- Knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification preferred.
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.
Key Responsibilities
- Master’s Degree and Current Indiana Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY. D, LPCC)
Compensation
- Licensed: $60,000-$70,000/yr
- License Eligible: $21.00-$25.00
For More Information Visit: hickorytreatmentcenters.com
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Therapist – Hickory Behavioral Center at Kingman
Department: Clinical
Direct Report to: Clinical Director
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
About the Role
Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will
- Serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group and family therapy
- Treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues
- Must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments
- Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment and monitor discharge planning for clients
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in behavioral health or a related field required
- Licensure issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to engage in the practice of Behavioral Health in Arizona
- Computer proficiency, including Excel, Word, and EMR, is required.
- Must maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide crisis intervention, and exercise time management skills.
- Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor
- Schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Maintains a current license, certification, and registration as applicable
- Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and 1:1 encounters at least weekly
- Completes Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assigns Diagnosis within 24-hours of admission
- Completes 1:1 Session Note, SUD Treatment Plan Update, and ASAM Criteria Update every seven days for each assigned client
- Effectively leads groups and completes Group Session Individual Notes in EMR
- Completes Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary-After Care Plan at discharge for each assigned client
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations including procedure for release of client information
- Follows policy and procedure when client requests discharge AMA
- Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
- Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks
Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/hr
For more information visit Hickory Behavioral at Kingman, AZ
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and current state licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY.D, or LPCC). At least 2 years of prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in addiction medicine (counseling) | ranked against 1,210 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$75k | Addiction Medicine median $73k (middle half $65k–$84k)342 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Indiana | 26 active | 1,210 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 25% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Addiction Medicine pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Hickory Recovery a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,210 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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