Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) – Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$65k-$75k
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Job Description
Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) – Behavioral Health
Wellness Ranch | Franklin, KY
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually (Based on experience)
Position Type: Full-Time
Make a Difference in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery!
Wellness Ranch, part of Quadrant Health Group, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Therapists (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT) to join our growing residential behavioral health and addiction treatment team in Franklin, Kentucky.
Are you a licensed therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery?
At Wellness Ranch, you'll provide individual and group therapy, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients overcome substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Experience in substance use disorder treatment is preferred but not required. We welcome qualified licensed therapists from other clinical settings who are interested in expanding their experience in addiction treatment.
Why Join Quadrant Health Group?
- Competitive Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off: PTO, sick time, and holidays.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continued learning and career development.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced clinical, nursing, and behavioral health professionals.
- Meaningful Work: Help individuals build the skills and confidence needed for long-term recovery.
What You'll Do
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and evaluate clients' clinical needs.
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on client needs and recovery goals.
- Provide individual counseling and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Assist clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and long-term recovery plans.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with medical, nursing, and behavioral health staff.
- Support treatment services consistent with ASAM Levels 3.5 and 3.7/3.7-WM.
- Maintain compliance with applicable confidentiality, documentation, and clinical practice requirements.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Active Kentucky LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT license in good standing.
- Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and residential behavioral health treatment.
- Experience providing individual and group therapy.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches.
Don't have direct addiction treatment experience? If you're a qualified licensed therapist interested in working with individuals in recovery, we encourage you to apply!
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including:
- Kentucky AOC background check.
- OIG exclusion screening.
- Drug screening and TB screening, as required by program policy.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
- Verification of professional licensure.
Work Environment
This position is based at our residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Franklin, Kentucky, providing direct clinical services to clients receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
About Quadrant Health Group
Quadrant Health Group provides compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment that supports long-term recovery.
At Wellness Ranch, we believe in creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally.
Ready to make a difference in someone's recovery journey? Apply today and join our clinical team at Wellness Ranch!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients in a residential setting. They will also facilitate individual and group therapy sessions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess an active Kentucky LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT license. Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills are required, along with the ability to work in a residential treatment environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$75k | Social Work median $86k (middle half $71k–$101k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Kentucky | 90 active | 6,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 18% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,543 in the last 30 days | 1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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