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Indianapolis, Indiana

Therapist - Addictions

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Therapist
  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Department: Addictions
  • Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges? Do you want to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your clinical skills and advance your career? Join our team at Centerstone as a Therapist!

As a Therapist, you will provide individual, group, family, and other therapeutic services to support clients in achieving their treatment goals and improving their overall well-being.

This role is responsible for conducting assessments, rendering diagnoses, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapy sessions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about behavioral health, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Centerstone offers a welcoming community, strong professional support, and opportunities for career growth while allowing you to make a direct impact in the lives of individuals and families within the community.

Position Perks & Benefits

  • 29 Days of PTO
  • Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements apply
  • Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Emergency Medical Leave Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, family, and other therapeutic counseling services in various settings
  • Conduct intake screenings, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations within required timelines
  • Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client goals
  • Facilitate evidence-based therapeutic interventions including trauma-informed and co-occurring treatment services
  • Document all clinical services in accordance with state, accreditation, and agency standards
  • Participate in clinical staffing meetings and interdisciplinary treatment planning discussions
  • Manage caseloads and ensure services are delivered within department productivity expectations
  • Coordinate with internal departments and referral sources to support continuity of care
  • Assist clients through transition and discharge planning processes
  • Provide crisis intervention and emergency support services as needed
  • Support clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities when applicable

Provide consultation and guidance to treatment team members regarding clinical concerns and evidence-based practices

Maintain professional relationships with clients, referral partners, and colleagues while adhering to ethical standards and agency policies

  • Complete required trainings and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Represent the organization professionally within the community
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Education And/or Experience Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field required
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent licensure required
  • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services preferred
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices, diagnostic criteria, and rehabilitation methods related to behavioral health treatment
  • Experience with telehealth services preferred
  • Must be willing to obtain licensure in additional states as needed

Required License/Certification (One of the Following)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
  • CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment required

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention techniques
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective therapeutic relationships
  • Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage crisis situations effectively
  • Knowledge of state regulations, accreditation standards, and ethical guidelines related to behavioral health services
  • Comfortable providing services through telehealth platforms

Supervisory Requirements

None

Employment Requirements

Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks

  • Completion of New Hire Orientation upon hire
  • Completion of all required trainings, including Relias training, upon hire and annually thereafter
  • Completion of Behavioral Management training within required timelines
  • Achievement of ongoing training requirements in accordance with agency and state standards
  • Provide copies of all applicable licenses and certifications
  • For school-based programs, ability to provide services during school operating hours

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration – Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and documentation tasks.

Sedentary work primarily involves sitting but may include occasional walking or standing for brief periods throughout the workday.

Position Perks & Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

  • Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
  • Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
  • Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli Is on a Mission

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.

If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  • Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field and possess a valid clinical license such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment is preferred, along with strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaborationCase management

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
24% this job
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.6
Better work-life than 20% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

29 Days of PTO
HRSA Loan Repayment
Health, dental, vision, retirement, life
401(k) with up to 5% match
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Program