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How much do clinical documentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical documentation in Indiana is $37.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.78 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is clinical documentation?

Clinical documentation refers to the process of recording detailed information about a patient's medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and care in a healthcare setting. This documentation is critical for ensuring accurate communication among healthcare providers, supporting quality patient care, and fulfilling legal and billing requirements. Proper clinical documentation also helps in coding for insurance claims and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. It typically involves both handwritten and electronic records, and professionals involved may include physicians, nurses, and clinical documentation specialists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical documentation specialist?

To thrive as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, disease processes, and clinical coding, typically supported by a background in healthcare and certifications such as CCDS or CDIP. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) tools is crucial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication with healthcare providers are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate and comprehensive clinical records, which are vital for patient care quality, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in clinical documentation, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in Clinical Documentation is ensuring accuracy and completeness while working under tight deadlines. Documentation specialists must interpret complex medical information and maintain compliance with regulatory standards, which can be demanding. Collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare staff helps clarify ambiguities, and ongoing training keeps professionals updated on coding changes and best practices. Embracing technology, such as electronic health records (EHRs), also streamlines workflows and reduces errors.

What is the difference between Clinical Documentation vs Medical Records Technician?

AspectClinical DocumentationMedical Records Technician
CertificationsNone required, but certifications like CCDS can be beneficialRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Medical Records Technician (CMRT)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, often involved in clinical settingsMedical records departments, healthcare facilities, focusing on record management
Primary ResponsibilitiesCreating, managing, and ensuring accuracy of clinical documentation for patient careOrganizing, coding, and maintaining patient health records and data

While both roles involve handling healthcare information, Clinical Documentation focuses on creating and managing detailed clinical records to support patient care and billing, whereas Medical Records Technicians primarily organize and maintain patient records for administrative purposes. Understanding these differences helps healthcare organizations assign the right roles for accurate documentation and record management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Documentation jobs in Indiana?

The most popular types of Clinical Documentation jobs in Indiana are:

Clinical Documentation jobs near you
Infographic showing various Clinical Documentation job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,783 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Outpatient Clinical Therapist

Ascension Recovery Services

Columbus, IN

$55K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Outpatient Clinical Therapist


Treatment and Support Center (TASC)
Columbus, Indiana
Full-Time | On-Site | Outpatient Behavioral Health


JOIN A MISSION THAT CHANGES LIVES!


Treatment and Support Center (TASC), in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Outpatient Clinical Therapist to join our team in Columbus, Indiana.


This position provides outpatient counseling and clinical services to adults navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our therapists have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while helping patients strengthen recovery skills, address the underlying factors contributing to substance use, and build sustainable lives in recovery.


Unlike a traditional inpatient environment, outpatient treatment allows clinicians to help patients apply what they are learning in treatment directly to the challenges they face at home, at work, and within their families and communities.


About Us

TASC provides community-based outpatient treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and related behavioral health needs.

Our approach is individualized, evidence-based, and recovery focused. We recognize that there is no single pathway to recovery, and treatment should reflect each patient's goals, strengths, needs, and circumstances.

Through counseling, treatment planning, recovery support, care coordination, and collaboration with medical and community providers, our team helps individuals establish the skills and support systems necessary for long-term recovery.


Why You Should Join Us

You'll join a collaborative behavioral health team where your clinical expertise matters and where the work you do directly impacts patients, families, and the community.

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Clinical supervision and collaborative interdisciplinary support
  • Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding behavioral health organization


What You'll Do

As an Outpatient Clinical Therapist, you will provide evidence-based behavioral health treatment to adults with substance use disorders and, when applicable, co-occurring mental health conditions.


Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and substance use assessments
  • Provide individual counseling based on each patient's treatment needs and recovery goals
  • Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
  • Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans
  • Help patients identify triggers, relapse risks, behavioral patterns, coping strategies, and recovery supports
  • Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and other clinically appropriate interventions
  • Address co-occurring mental health concerns within the therapist's scope of practice
  • Support patients transitioning from higher levels of care into outpatient treatment and long-term recovery
  • Provide relapse-prevention education and recovery-focused interventions
  • Engage families and natural supports when clinically appropriate and authorized by the patient
  • Coordinate care with medical providers, case managers, peer recovery professionals, probation or court partners, and community resources as appropriate
  • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-team meetings and clinical case consultation
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines
  • Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and patient confidentiality
  • Follow HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, professional ethical standards, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal requirements
  • Participate in supervision, training, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities


Who You Are

You believe people are capable of meaningful and lasting change.

You understand that substance use disorders are complex and that effective treatment requires compassion, accountability, strong clinical skills, and an individualized approach.

You are comfortable working with patients who may be navigating substance use, trauma, mental health challenges, legal involvement, family disruption, housing instability, employment concerns, and other barriers to recovery.

You also value collaboration and understand that the strongest outcomes occur when clinical, medical, peer, and community supports work together.



Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Services, or another qualifying behavioral health discipline
  • Current Indiana behavioral health license or eligibility for an applicable Indiana license (CADAC)
  • LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LSW, LMHCA, LCAC, or other qualifying Indiana credential preferred, as applicable to the position
  • Experience providing behavioral health counseling, psychotherapy, or other therapeutic services
  • Substance use disorder treatment experience strongly preferred
  • Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups preferred
  • Knowledge of substance use disorders, relapse prevention, co-occurring mental health conditions, and recovery-oriented care
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • Must successfully complete required background checks, credentialing, training, and other pre-employment requirements


Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Primarily outpatient clinical environment
  • Regular interaction with patients, families, clinical staff, and community partners
  • Ability to facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
  • Regular computer and electronic health record use
  • Prolonged sitting may be required
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation


Ready to Make a Difference?

Outpatient treatment plays a critical role in helping people build recovery while remaining connected to their families, careers, and communities.


At TASC, you will have the opportunity to walk alongside individuals as they develop the skills, confidence, and support systems necessary to create lasting change.


If you are a clinician who believes in recovery and wants your work to make a meaningful difference, we would love to meet you.


Equal Employment Opportunity

TASC and Ascension Recovery Services are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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