Mental Health Therapist

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $64K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo 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

Click "Apply Now" to begin the hiring process!

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 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

KVC Health Systems ranks #11 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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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