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Aspire Indiana Health
Indianapolis, Indiana · Hybrid

License Eligible Therapist - Addictions

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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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 therapyDual diagnosis treatmentIndividual therapyDiagnostic skillsStrengths-based approachSocial service systems knowledgeCommunity resources knowledge

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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About Aspire Indiana Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Noblesville, IN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
Health Savings Account
Group Dental and Vision Plans
Prescription coverage
Employee Wellness Program
Group Life, AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability