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Syracuse, Indiana

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

LMFTFull-Time

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Job Description

The Licensed Therapist will work with patients to diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders. The Therapist will create individual treatment plans, according to patient needs and circumstances, and meet with patients remotely to provide counseling services while conducting ongoing assessments to ensure quality services are being provided and patient is progressing toward their goals. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Assess patients and diagnose mental health and/or substance use disorders.
  • Create a treatment plan for patients based on the needs of the individual.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
  • Work with family members and others supports, as needed, as part of treatment for the patient.
  • Work with any patients in crisis situations, evaluate risk and initiate appropriate response to promote client safety.
  • Complete CSSRS or other crisis tools and link to or provide necessary services that may include, but are not limited to, IPH admission, crisis planning, referral.
  • Complete mental health and substance use evaluations for IPH discharged patients, high risk patients, critical care patients, and patients referred from psychiatric inpatient facilities outside Bowen Health, and other patients as needed and link them to necessary services.
  • Attend all required clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings.
  • Provide counseling services using evidenced based practices, within CSO-approved clinical scope of practice, and complete required documentation of services rendered.
  • Practice measurement-based care by the routine use of approved patient outcome measures
  • Provide referrals and linking to services to support an integrative care model of treatment.
  • Referrals include but not limited to community resources, medical providers and transportation services.
  • Advocate for and practice in a welcoming, inclusive and non-discriminatory manner.
  • Practice in full alignment with Bowen Health and professional trade association ethics codes including, but not limited to maintaining strong, appropriate provider-patient boundaries and avoiding dual relationships.
  • Maintain credentials with all applicable managed care contracts by completing the necessary documentation and submit it on a timely basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Master’s level degree in psychology or related field, Ph.D. or PsyD from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience: Prefer one (1) year of experience in community mental health setting.

Certificate or Professional License

  • LCAC, LMFT, LMHC or LCSW licensure and ability to practice in Indiana is required.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
  • Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
  • Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Physical Requirements

  • Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves minimal exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
  • The normal work routine has a minimal ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
  • The position may require a minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist will diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders by creating individual treatment plans and providing remote counseling services. They are responsible for conducting ongoing assessments, managing crisis situations, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals and support systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree, Ph.D., or PsyD in psychology or a related field and possess a valid Indiana license (LCAC, LMFT, LMHC, or LCSW). Additionally, the role requires obtaining specific certifications in crisis prevention, basic life support, and first aid upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningClinical documentationCase managementRisk evaluationPatient advocacy

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 41 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 10% have no call, 63% 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).

How many Social Work jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $85k (middle half $73k–$103k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Indiana10 active383 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 10% no call · 63% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onIndiana Counselor listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 24% offer loan repayment200 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+4.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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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 382 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k
Median resident rent
$1,115/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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