Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$52K - $64K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
If you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference then take a look at KVC Kentucky and all the things we do!
People matter, and that’s why we exist. By providing in-home behavioral healthcare, family preservation and reunification, foster care and youth substance abuse treatment, KVC Kentucky touches the lives of over 12,000 children and families each year. Our services are in-home, strengths-based, and driven by a focus on the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of the child and family.
KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered a gold standard in healthcare. Our 200+ passionate, dedicated staff working from 8 locations across the state help strengthen individuals and families each day. Join us in enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families.
Job Description
The Mental Health Counselor / Therapist of Family First Preservation & Reunification Services (FFPRS) will provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and clinical services in accordance with FFPRS programming, agency standards and Family First approved evidence-based practices.
Requirements of In Home Mental Health Therapist
- Masters Degree in Social Work (or other related field)
- Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance
Benefits of In Home Mental Health Therapist
- Flexible Schedule
- Excellent Supervised Support System
- Company Phone
- Mileage Compensation
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
Responsibilities of In Home Mental Health Therapist
- Ensure compliance with contract guidelines
- Completing face-to-face intake
- Provide screening and assessment services
- Identifying treatment needs
- Provide ongoing treatment services to clients
- Formulate treatment recommendations
- Develop a comprehensive assessment-driven treatment plan
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Funding for this position provided through the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with Kentucky State Funds and/or Federal Funds.
KVC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical services in accordance with agency standards. They are responsible for conducting face-to-face intakes, screening clients, and developing assessment-driven treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field. A valid driver's license and car insurance are also required for this in-home position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at KVC Health Systems a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$64k | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $61k–$84k)297 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Kentucky | 120 active | 7,479 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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