License Eligible Therapist - Addictions
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Job Description
WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.
- Hybrid options may be available
- Up to a $1,500 Hiring Bonus
Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.
Position Summary
The License Eligible Therapist - Addictions will utilize a strengths based recovery-focused approach to facilitate addiction and dual diagnosis groups and individual/family therapy services to individuals with substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with behavioral health professionals and primary care providers to provide integrated healthcare to the individuals we serve in order to achieve their identified goals.
Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other mental health related field accredited by the US Department of Education required
- Minimum two (2) years experience in related field required
Community Mental Health Experience Highly Preferred
Must have excellent diagnostic and treatment planning skills; knowledge of substance use disorders treatment
Knowledge of social service systems, community resources, legal systems, and child welfare systems highly preferred
Licensure
- Must have a temporary license to practice or;
- Be recognized as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) by the State of Indiana
- Recognized as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) preferred
- Must be working towards full licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
Benefits
Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:
- Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
- Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
- Health Savings Account
Group Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
- Employee Wellness Program
- Group Life, AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Paid-Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Bereavement
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program
*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.
Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.
Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.
Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will facilitate addiction and dual diagnosis groups along with individual and family therapy services in an outpatient setting. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated healthcare and help patients achieve their recovery goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health-related field and possess at least two years of relevant experience. A temporary license or associate-level licensure (LSW, LMHCA, or LMFTA) in the state of Indiana is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates License Eligible Therapist - Addictions at Aspire Indiana Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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