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Clarvida - Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Therapist - Masters and Licensed

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48k-$62k

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Job Description

  • Therapist
  • Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana (Community-based / In-home)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $48,400–$62,400/year (based on client hours)

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a dedicated Therapist to support children and youth, from newborn through age 18, who are involved in the child welfare system. In this role, you will provide individualized, trauma-informed therapy to children and families in their homes and community settings, helping them navigate critical moments and build healthier futures.

This position offers flexibility, meaningful clinical work, and strong supervisory support. You will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with families while delivering services where they are most impactful.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and family therapy to children and youth involved in the child welfare system
  • Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Deliver therapy services in homes, foster homes, schools, and community settings
  • Support children and families through emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Collaborate with families, case teams, and community partners
  • Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings and court-related processes as needed
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Manage an independent caseload while participating in supervision and team meetings

Requirements

  • Licensed or able to become licensed in Indiana as one of the following:

– LCSW

– LMFT

– LMHC

– LSW

  • Valid Indiana Driver’s License in good standing
  • Active state-minimum auto insurance
  • Ability to work independently in community and in-home settings
  • Ability to pass all required background checks

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

  • Salary range of $48,400–$62,400/year based on 20–25 client hours per week
  • Opportunity for salary increases based on client hours
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • Flexible schedule
  • Supportive and meaningful clinical supervision
  • Company car with personal use options for full-time staff (based on caseload)
  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
  • Up to 10 paid holidays*
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
  • Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
  • National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement*
  • Cell phone stipend*

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children and families through meaningful, community-based therapy, we encourage you to apply for the Therapist role with Clarvida.

  • Learn more: clarvida.com
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Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyTrauma-informed careTreatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionAssessmentCollaborationCommunication

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
CME allowance
43% this job
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,271/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Clarvida - Indiana

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Flexible Schedule
Company Car with Personal Use Options
Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
Separate Sick Leave (rolls over annually)
Up to 10 Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance