197+ Counselor Jobs in Kentucky
Counselor positions in Kentucky with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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197+ Counselor Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 89 roles pay ~$65k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Ashland, KY (OTP)
Crossroads Treatment CentersGreat Workplace
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Part-Time
in Psychiatry (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace
7.3/10
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace
6.7/10
Hand Therapist, Kleinert Kutz Hand Care, East Hand Therapy, 8a-4p
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Substance Abuse Counselor
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
Mental Health Therapist II, Peace Hospital, Crossroads North
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
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How Kentucky Compares for Counselor Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor pay in Kentucky sits level with the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $81k | — | 6.4/10 | 182 |
| West Virginiaborders | $98k | +$17k | 5.5/10 | 76 |
| Missouriborders | $83k | +$3k | 6.1/10 | 208 |
| Virginiaborders | $83k | +$3k | 6.0/10 | 417 |
| Indianaborders | $73k | −$7k | 6.0/10 | 226 |
| Ohioborders | $71k | −$9k | 6.0/10 | 725 |
| Illinoisborders | $66k | −$15k | 5.6/10 | 623 |
| Tennesseeborders | $64k | −$16k | 6.0/10 | 288 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in kentucky. With 197+ open positions and salaries ranging from $35K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 6.3/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends, 20% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in kentucky include Cumberland River Behavioral Health, UofL Health, Gotham Enterprises, Crossroads Treatment Centers, and more. Positions span counselor jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Kentucky?
Listed counselors in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $35K to $120K per year, with a median near $60K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Cumberland River Behavioral Health, UofL Health, Gotham Enterprises, Crossroads Treatment Centers, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 197+ counselors positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Kentucky
UHS25 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Lifeskills Group16 open roles here · WLB 33/100Seven Counties Services13 open roles here · WLB 68/100
CAYA Collaborative Care11 open roles here · WLB 30/100
Cumberland River Behavioral Health10 open roles here · WLB 72/100
LifeStance Health10 open roles here · WLB 89/100
- UofL Health6 open roles here · WLB 58/100
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