Part-Time IOP Counselor (Evenings): LPC, LMAC, LMSW, LMFT
Listed compensation
$36-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Part-Time Evening IOP Counselor / Therapist: LMAC, LCAC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT - 5:30pm - 10:00pm (M-F)
Valley Hope of Wichita is expanding our team and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinician/Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team!
Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!
At Valley Hope of Wichita, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services, including IOP and PHP, and recovery support.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
Education & Experience
Required
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.
- License or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working.
- Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LCAC, LMAC, LMFT, LCMFT, LMLP, LCP, LPC, LCPC, LMSW or LSCSW
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
Preferred
- Three (3) plus years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
COMPENSTATION (Based on Experience and Education)
- Starting hourly rate: $36 - $40/hr
BENEFITS (Conditions Apply for Part-time)
- Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
- Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
- Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
- 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition assistance to grow your career
- Student loan repayment support
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
- And more perks designed with you in mind!
Job Summary
- Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
- Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
- Performs face to face assessments.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
- Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
- Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
Work Environment
- Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides individual and group therapy, develops treatment plans, and performs clinical assessments for patients. They also participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and coordinate follow-up care for patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work and possess a valid clinical license such as LPC, LMSW, or LMAC. A minimum of one year of clinical counseling or case management experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Substance Abuse Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% are remote, 5% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.2 / 10 · top 5% in substance abuse counseling | ranked against 62 Substance Abuse Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Kansas | 144 active | 13,728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% remote · 5% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time IOP Counselor (Evenings): LPC, LMAC, LMSW, LMFT at Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Substance Abuse Counseling — ranked against 62 active Substance Abuse Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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