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Therapist Outpatient

Porter-Starke 601Valparaiso, INFull TimePosted 2w ago

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About the job

Join our team at Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and make a difference in the lives of adults, families, adolescents, and children with mental health or substance abuse issues.

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will be part of our dynamic team, providing services in our Valparaiso, Portage, Knox, and La Porte locations. We offer flexible scheduling, telehealth opportunities, and a 4-day work week to support a healthy work-life balance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outpatient Therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. You will conduct initial diagnostic evaluations, establish treatment plans, and provide individual psychotherapy. Additionally, you may provide group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and addictions group counseling based on your skillset and preferences.

BENEFITS

  • Sign on bonus
  • 401k w/ 20% company matching
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
  • Loan assistance up to $200/month
  • Competitive wages
  • $500/year stipend for continuing education
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee discount at the local YMCA
  • Individual and group clinical supervision at no charge
  • Access to ongoing onsite continuing education opportunities free of charge
  • HSA/FSA accounts
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee referral program
  • Casual Fridays
  • Company paid life insurance policy
  • Company paid long term disability
  • Optional insurances (short term disability)
  • Employee recognition events
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES

  • Conduct initial diagnostic evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults and develops treatment plan
  • Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy as indicated
  • Complete all documentation in an electronic medical record as required by the agency's policies and procedures
  • Participate in weekly peer consultation with Outpatient staff
  • Participate in weekly staffing with psychiatrist
  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service consistent with organizational values of "Integrity, compassion, and responsibility in every encounter"
  • Consistently demonstrate competency in all aspects of the position, including a strong commitment to ethical practice; completes work with integrity in an efficient and effective manner; develops and contributes ideas to enhance the quality of service provided in the department and organization
  • Meet or exceed established work deadlines; use time and resources appropriately; meet productivity goals and objectives
  • Adhere to department and organizational policies and procedures; maintains current knowledge of compliance standards and regulations; completes required documentation on time and accurately
  • Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
  • At least 3 years' experience in mental health assessment and addictions, including provision of individual, group, and family therapy
  • LSW, LMHCA, or LMFTA required
  • LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure preferred
  • LAC or LCAC licensure preferred

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website: https://www.porterstarke.org

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

From Porter-Starke 601's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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