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Southwestern and Affiliates
Evansville, Indiana

Child and Family Therapist - Developmental Services

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25/hour

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Neurodevelopmental Clinic Of SW Indiana - Evansville, IN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time Therapist to add to our team of professionals.

This position will provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic treatment services in the clinic and in the community to children and families to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. $3,000 Sign-On BONUS offered for this position!!!

(Bonuses are paid half after 90 days of employment and half after 180 days of employment.) WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

New Higher Starting Pay Rates LSW: $24.50 Hourly LCSW: $65,000 Salary AI-powered tools to streamline administrative process 182 Hours of PTO each year Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life that starts day ONE of employment!

401k Employer Contribution & Match $100/month Student Loan Assistance Program Free Supervision towards obtaining LCSW Physical & Financial Wellness Programs Free CEU's and Time Off for Training Individualized orientation and training program HRSA/NHSC approved site 7 Paid Holidays Annually WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Conduct assessment and treatment services according to Southwestern policies. Perform comprehensive diagnostic assessment evaluations and emergency/crisis intervention services. Provide individual, group, conjoint, and family therapy to youth and their families, either in the home/community, office, or school setting.

Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect progress and document treatment plans and goals. Maintain documentation and submit reports according to established time frames. Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies.

Meet efficiency standards which include chart management and patient contact standards. Attend and participate in weekly clinical staff meetings. Participate in ongoing staff training and development activities as assigned to enhance job performance.

Qualifications

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION? Must hold an LSW, LMFT-A, or LMHC-A. LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC preferred. Possess the ability to assess emergency situations and react in an appropriate and therapeutic manner.

Experience working with children who have a Dual Diagnosis of both Serious Emotional Disturbance and Neurodevelopmental Disorder is preferable. Must obtain and maintain training in deescalation and crisis intervention.

Must have a valid driver’s license and carry personal auto insurance on vehicle(s) driven for employment purposes. Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, sex offender registry check, CPS checks, fingerprinting and drug screen.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today! EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis interventions for children and families. They will provide therapeutic treatment in office, home, and school settings while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LSW, LMFT-A, or LMHC-A license, with LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC preferred. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks are required.

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCase managementDe-escalationNeurodevelopmental disorder supportSerious emotional disturbance supportInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 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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About Southwestern and Affiliates

Mental Health Care
Evansville, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
182 Hours of PTO each year
Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life starting day ONE
401k Employer Contribution & Match
$100/month Student Loan Assistance Program
Free Supervision towards obtaining LCSW
Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
Free CEU's and Time Off for Training