Pays $70k-$80k — Counselor market median is ~$76k (98 jobs)
About the Role
Primary therapist for substance abuse treatment. Caseload of 14+ clients, 4 groups weekly. M-F schedule. Indianapolis, IN.
Join ABHS as a Primary Therapist – Substance Abuse, M-F in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70K - $80K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join ABHS as a Primary Therapist – Substance Abuse, M-F.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist is responsible for managing a caseload of at least 14 clients, conducting weekly individual sessions, and facilitating four group therapy sessions per week. They must also perform clinical assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an associate license, with full licensure preferred. Applicants should have 1-3 years of experience in a treatment facility and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 16% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
ABHS ranks #10 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist at ABHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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