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Ethan Crossing of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

Outpatient Therapist (LCAC/LSW)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$70k

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Job Description

IOP Therapist

  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Pay Range: $60k - $70k per year

Position Summary

Ethan’s Crossing is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Outpatient Therapist to join our behavioral health team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The therapist will provide evidence-based, person-centered clinical services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and co-occurring conditions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and is comfortable working with clients across varying stages of treatment and recovery.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

Must Hold One of the Following Indiana Credentials

  • LCAC – Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
  • LSW – Licensed Social Worker
  • LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Must maintain a license/credential in good standing.
  • Previous behavioral health, substance use, or outpatient clinical experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify client strengths, needs, and treatment goals.
  • Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy as clinically appropriate.
  • Provide treatment for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.
  • Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
  • Facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducational programming.
  • Monitor client progress and update treatment interventions as needed.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge documentation.
  • Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, case consultations, and supervision.
  • Collaborate with case managers, medical and psychiatric providers, families, and community resources.
  • Identify changes in client presentation and respond appropriately to clinical or behavioral concerns.
  • Provide crisis intervention and assist with safety planning when clinically indicated.
  • Support clients in developing healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, relapse-prevention strategies, and recovery skills.
  • Coordinate referrals and transitions to higher or lower levels of care when appropriate.
  • Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
  • Follow all applicable Indiana regulations, organizational policies, and clinical standards.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
  • Experience in outpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, or other behavioral health settings.
  • Experience facilitating individual and group therapy.
  • Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and relapse-prevention approaches.
  • Experience working with clients transitioning from higher levels of care into outpatient services.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Comprehensive Health: Multitude of medical plan options (Health Share & Vista Wellness), Dental, and Vision.
  • Investment in You: Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Future Planning: 401(k) with company contribution and Life Insurance.
  • Peace of Mind: Accident insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

Join the Journey of Hope at Ethan's Crossing.

Ethan's Crossing was founded to honor the life of a young man lost to addiction. We aren't just a facility; we are a family system that understands and supports the lifelong journey of recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a valid Indiana license such as LCAC, LSW, or LMHC. Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapySubstance Use Disorder TreatmentMental Health Counseling

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
25%
Loan repayment
8% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 277 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ethan Crossing of Indianapolis

Hospitals and Health Care
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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
Student loan forgiveness
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Life insurance
Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity