Mental Health Therapist LSW​/LMHCA or LCSW​/LMHC Social Worker

What's Great About Working at Changing Tides?

We’ve created something special here. At Changing Tides Counseling, we believe therapists deserve a work environment where they feel respected, supported, and excited to show up each day.

We’ve built a calm, casual, and connected culture that values flexibility, authenticity, and sustainability in the work we do.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Supportive, friendly coworkers
• A relaxed, down-to-earth work environment
• Flexible scheduling & clinician autonomy
• Free supervision for LSWs
• Low, sustainable caseload expectations (20 sessions/week)
• No holidays or on-call expectations
• 1–2 remote days/week available after onboarding (based on client needs)
• CEU support + fun team events
• Comfortable, furnished therapy offices
• Admin support provided
• Snacks, coffee, and a peaceful space to do meaningful work
• Convenient location on the south side of Indianapolis
• A team that actually likes working together

We are hiring for two full-time W-2 therapist positions:

• A full-time LCSW or LMHC
• A full-time LSW or LMHCA(must be open to working with children, teens and adults)

Both roles are in-person with hybrid flexibility available after onboarding.

Schedule Requirements:

Therapists set their own schedule, but must be available to see clients at least two evenings a week ending at 7pm or if evening work is not desired, weekend hours are also available.

• Kind, responsible, reliable and passionate about the work
• Trauma-informed in their clinical approach
• Licensed in Indiana as an LSW or LCSW or LMCH
• Comfortable working with adults, and couples or willing to train to work with couples
• Organized and able to manage documentation and client communication
• Collaborative and open to giving and receiving support
• Looking to plant roots and stay somewhere long-term--we love people who want to grow with us!

• $50,000–$55,000 base with with a sustainable caseload of 20 sessions per week.
• Up to $60,000 to $68,750 with a caseload increased caseload of 25 sessions per week (optional).

LCSW/LMHC/LMFT: $60–$65 per hour with estimated annual earnings:

• $57,600 to 62,400 per year with a sustainable caseload of 20 sessions per week.
• Up to $72,000–$81,250/year with an increased caseload of 25 sessions per week (optional)

Admin support

W-2 employment — we cover our share of payroll taxes, so you’re not responsible for the full self-employment tax required in 1099 roles.
While thisis a W-2 position, traditional benefits such as insurance and PTO are not currently available in this position.

• Provide individual outpatient therapy
• Maintain timely, ethical, and accurate documentation in Simple Practice
• Manage your own schedule and caseload with autonomy (and support when needed)
• Participate in team meetings and trainings.

• You want to do great clinical work without the pressure of a high-volume caseload
• You value meaningful relationships with both clients and coworkers
• You appreciate and can contribute to a calm and positive work culture
• You’re excited to grow in a sustainable, long-term role
• You careabout the clients you serve and the profession you represent
• You do not need traditional benefits and have the flexibility to grow your caseload over 30-90 days.