Pays $70k — Counselor market median is ~$72k (315 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time clinical therapist for residential day treatment in California, KY. Master's degree and Kentucky licensure required. $70K base salary.
Join Apis Services as a Clinical Therapist – Residential Day Treatment in California, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Apis Services as a Clinical Therapist – Residential Day Treatment.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist manages intake, develops individual treatment plans, and provides individual, group, and family therapy for residential clients. They also lead the cottage treatment team and coordinate with community resources and the Department for Community Based Services.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology and active Kentucky licensure (LPCA, LPCC, LCSW, CSW, or LMFT). A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and families is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Kentucky, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 103 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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