Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Indiana
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Indiana are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, school-based programs, and addiction recovery services. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington are the largest hiring hubs, with established employers such as Eskenazi Health, Centerstone, and Community Health Network consistently posting openings at both entry and licensed levels. Telehealth, trauma-focused therapy, and co-occurring disorder treatment are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary/Objective
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating mental health counseling, support, and education to individuals, couples, and families and the community under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health. The Therapist educates patients about Behavioral Health issues, treatment, provides behavioral activation, evaluating their mental health needs, and developing treatment plans to help them improve their mental health and well-being.
Essential Functions
Conducts assessment of patients, including completion of instrumental scales to determine clients' level of need.
Conducts initial visits including detailed behavioral health history.
Provides education about the nature of behavioral health issues
Develops and coordinates initiation of personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals and expectation of treatment.
Consults with patient and primary care providers about treatment options and preferences.
Monitors patient closely (in-person or by phone) for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects; educates patients about medications as needed; and encourages treatment adherence.
Use behavioral health activation techniques with patients as an adjunct to other treatments.
Conducts individual and/or group therapy that is evidence-based
Create treatment plans with goals that are clear, concise, and measurable
Maintain detailed records of client treatment plans, progress, and outcomes
Monitor and track clients' progress throughout their treatment
Coordinates and facilitates communication between patients, primary care physicians and psychiatrists; provides recommendations for change in treatment plan according to evidence-based algorithms and expert supervision; supports implementation of new plan.
Work closely with Health Care Providers or other referring partners to ensure quality delivery of services and promote a healing environment
Documents all encounter in patient electronic health record according to organization policies and procedures which may include patient encounters, therapeutic interventions, development of treatment plans, reports, tracking progress of treatment, and responding to emails & calls/voicemails; monitors outcome measurements.
Collaborating with clinical team and management on all clinical aspects of the program and ensuring the program design and fidelity to the treatment model according to the program’s written clinical plan.
Work with, guide, and direct interns assigned to your site.
Performs crisis intervention techniques, such as conducting support sessions, making a safety plan, giving resources, and supporting the client in getting the resources needed to keep them safe.
Facilitates treatment referrals, as needed.
Gives Primary Care Providers timely feedback about their patient’s care, treatment recommendations, and progress via documentation in the patient EHR records and verbal feedback.
Support the client in enhancing patient access to health care services through education & navigation in obtaining insurance, set up in-house referrals to and/or help in navigating to outside agencies as needed such as inpatient stays, detox etc.
Ability to identify high-risk clients and navigate the needs through providing or referring in-house to a case management service if available.
Ability to problem solve solutions and/or seeks out to other team members regarding the psychosocial needs of the client and the impact of the psychosocial problem to health care needs, transferring of client, providing resources to implement into the treatment Plan
Be able to observe the client’s behavior to rule out possible indication of difficulty adapting or responding to treatment services and complete appropriate documentation
- These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned, and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
Competencies
Planning and strategic foresight
Responsible Decision Making
Integrity and accountability
Innovation and creativity
Adaptive and flexible
Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
Professionalism and work ethic
Empathy
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Travel
Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position. Travel within Northshore locations will be occasional for this position.
Required Role Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Therapist in the State of Indiana
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within two (2) weeks of hire
Preferred Role Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Required Skills
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Summary/Objective
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating mental health counseling, support, and education to individuals, couples, and families and the community under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health. The Therapist educates patients about Behavioral Health issues, treatment, provides behavioral activation, evaluating their mental health needs, and developing treatment plans to help them improve their mental health and well-being.
Essential Functions
Conducts assessment of patients, including completion of instrumental scales to determine clients' level of need.
Conducts initial visits including detailed behavioral health history.
Provides education about the nature of behavioral health issues
Develops and coordinates initiation of personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals and expectation of treatment.
Consults with patient and primary care providers about treatment options and preferences.
Monitors patient closely (in-person or by phone) for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects; educates patients about medications as needed; and encourages treatment adherence.
Use behavioral health activation techniques with patients as an adjunct to other treatments.
Conducts individual and/or group therapy that is evidence-based
Create treatment plans with goals that are clear, concise, and measurable
Maintain detailed records of client treatment plans, progress, and outcomes
Monitor and track clients' progress throughout their treatment
Coordinates and facilitates communication between patients, primary care physicians and psychiatrists; provides recommendations for change in treatment plan according to evidence-based algorithms and expert supervision; supports implementation of new plan.
Work closely with Health Care Providers or other referring partners to ensure quality delivery of services and promote a healing environment
Documents all encounter in patient electronic health record according to organization policies and procedures which may include patient encounters, therapeutic interventions, development of treatment plans, reports, tracking progress of treatment, and responding to emails & calls/voicemails; monitors outcome measurements.
Collaborating with clinical team and management on all clinical aspects of the program and ensuring the program design and fidelity to the treatment model according to the program’s written clinical plan.
Work with, guide, and direct interns assigned to your site.
Performs crisis intervention techniques, such as conducting support sessions, making a safety plan, giving resources, and supporting the client in getting the resources needed to keep them safe.
Facilitates treatment referrals, as needed.
Gives Primary Care Providers timely feedback about their patient’s care, treatment recommendations, and progress via documentation in the patient EHR records and verbal feedback.
Support the client in enhancing patient access to health care services through education & navigation in obtaining insurance, set up in-house referrals to and/or help in navigating to outside agencies as needed such as inpatient stays, detox etc.
Ability to identify high-risk clients and navigate the needs through providing or referring in-house to a case management service if available.
Ability to problem solve solutions and/or seeks out to other team members regarding the psychosocial needs of the client and the impact of the psychosocial problem to health care needs, transferring of client, providing resources to implement into the treatment Plan
Be able to observe the client’s behavior to rule out possible indication of difficulty adapting or responding to treatment services and complete appropriate documentation
- These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned, and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
Competencies
Planning and strategic foresight
Responsible Decision Making
Integrity and accountability
Innovation and creativity
Adaptive and flexible
Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
Professionalism and work ethic
Empathy
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Travel
Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position. Travel within Northshore locations will be occasional for this position.
Required Role Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Therapist in the State of Indiana
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within two (2) weeks of hire
Preferred Role Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Required Skills
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana clinical license such as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Indiana?
To become a licensed mental health therapist in Indiana, you earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then apply for licensure through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Most clinicians pursue the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, which requires supervised post-graduate hours and passing the National Counselor Examination. Social workers seek LCSW licensure through the same agency. Completing supervised hours at an Indiana community mental health center or hospital is the most common path to meeting the experience requirement.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Indiana?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Indiana right now include ViaQuest, LifeSpring Health Systems, and Eskenazi Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's dense network of community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated health systems means consistent openings across both urban and rural parts of the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
The Indiana cities with the most mental health therapist openings are Indianapolis, Indiana, and Valparaiso. Indianapolis dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems and community behavioral health networks, while Fort Wayne and Bloomington generate steady demand through regional medical centers, university counseling programs, and county-funded mental health services that serve substantial surrounding populations.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Indiana?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 61% of mental health therapist openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Indiana providers have adopted telehealth platforms since expanded reimbursement policies took hold. Individual therapy, medication management support, and case management coordination are the roles most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a pre-licensure associate or resident clinician role at one of Indiana's community mental health centers, such as Centerstone or LifeSpring Health Systems, which routinely hire master's-level graduates who are accumulating supervised hours toward licensure. Case manager, behavioral health technician, and crisis hotline counselor positions at these organizations let candidates build clinical experience while completing hour requirements. Completing a practicum or internship at an Indiana site that later hires from its intern pool gives a measurable edge over candidates without local placement history.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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