Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $64K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

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

Case ManagementCrisis InterventionDocumentationClient Advocacy

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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52k–$64kMental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $61k–$84k)297 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Kentucky120 active7,479 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About KVC Health Systems

Individual and Family Services
Olathe, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Company Phone
Mileage Compensation
401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program