Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K - $75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Therapist – Hickory Treatment Centers

Department: Clinical

Direct Report To: Clinical Director

About the Role

The Therapist will serve as a direct clinical professional providing individual, group, and family therapy.

Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists will treat a selected caseload of clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction related issues. These clinicians must be able to perform biopsychosocial assessments, participate in multi-disciplinary treatment, and discharge planning for clients.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

  • Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
  • Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission

To provide high quality, acute care for adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer

  • 401k
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision insurance
  • Career development
  • Mental health days
  • Holiday pay

Job Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree and Current Indiana Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PSY. D, LPCC) or License Eligibility
  • At least 2 years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred.
  • Commitment to client, family, and referent satisfaction
  • Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
  • Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
  • Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
  • Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
  • Knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification preferred.
  • Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities and Client Care

  • Contact assigned clients within 24 hours of admission and conduct weekly 1:1 encounters
  • Complete Biopsychosocial, Admission Note, ASAM Level 3.5 Criteria, SUD Treatment Plan, and assign diagnosis within 24 hours of admission.
  • Complete weekly 1:1 Session Notes, SUD Treatment Plan Updates, and ASAM Criteria Updates for each assigned client.
  • Effectively lead therapeutic groups and complete Group Session Individual Notes in the EMR
  • Complete Columbia Suicide Severity Scale, ASAM Discharge/Transfer Criteria, and Discharge Summary/Aftercare Plan at discharge.
  • Assess, respond to, and document suicide risk appropriately

Documentation, EMR & Compliance

  • Review and sign Case Management progress Notes every seven days for each assigned client
  • Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, including proper procedures for release of client information.
  • Follow policy and procedure when a client requests discharge AMA
  • Ensure all clinical documentation meets internal standards and regulatory requirements

Professional Standards, Licensing, & Team Participation

  • Maintain current license, certification, and registration as applicable
  • Participate in performance improvement activities
  • Attend weekly staffing meetings with the treatment team
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the clinical Director or Executive Director

Safety, Infection Control & Reporting

  • Report safety hazards to the supervisor or Executive Director.
  • Perform appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift.
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately

Compensation

  • Independently Licensed: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
  • License Eligible: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
  • Master’s Level: $55,000 - $65,000 annually

Learn More

hickorytreatmentcenters.com

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be licensed or license-eligible in Indiana (e.g., LCSW, LMHC). At least 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare is required, with residential treatment experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionEMR ProficiencyInterpersonal CommunicationSUD Treatment PlanningSuicide Risk AssessmentBehavioral Health Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Hickory Recovery a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% 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).

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About Hickory Recovery

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenfield, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
PTO
Vision insurance
Career development
Mental health days