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CAYA Collaborative Care
Madisonville, Kentucky

Therapist I (54821)

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Madisonville Clinic PC 0AV58 - Madisonville, KY 42431Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: EligibleJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: TherapistPOSITION SUMMARY: The Therapist I provides quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals who are experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues.

Services could be provided in a variety of settings including the clinic, community, and home. Position will include collaboration with other positions within the agency (i. e. case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside of the agency (i. e. DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Support & Service Delivery Assist in completing clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings under supervision. Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy using evidenced-based/informed interventions.

Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients. Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i. e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis, residential) as applicable.

Assist in crisis response under supervision, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning. May include on call work through Adult Crisis Services, if applicable to this position. Help develop and update person centered recovery treatment plans.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record. Team & Collaboration Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff, always within the boundaries of supervision. Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers.

Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable. Participate in committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable. Support continuity of care between programs (e. g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, peer support, residential, crisis).

Professional Practice Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices. Participate in clinical supervision as required by state licensure. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.

Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables. Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution. Must be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LPA, MFTA, etc.).

Must meet requirements for supervised practice and participate in supervision as required. Excellent communication skills and ability to work under supervision and as part of a team. Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions. Must pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.

Ability to work independently regarding scheduling time, organizing workload, completing a variety of task in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines in a cooperative and helpful manner.

Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting preferred. Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions and documentation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and travel between clinic sites or community settings as needed. Must adhere to all supervision requirements and operate strictly within defined scope of practice.

Maintain documentation and follow all policies, timelines, and ethical standards. Must participate in regional on-call schedule rotation, if applicable.

Performance will be evaluated, at minimum annually, on professional conducts, documentation timeliness, engagement in supervision, responsiveness to feedback, and development of core clinical skills. CORE VALUES: All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others. Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others.

Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.

Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist I provides psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services to individuals dealing with mental illness, behavioral problems, or substance misuse. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to develop recovery treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work under supervision, and the capacity to travel between clinic and community settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based interventionsDiagnostic screeningMental health counselingSubstance misuse treatmentProfessional communicationEthical practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I (54821) at CAYA Collaborative Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Counselor Career Context

CAYA Collaborative Care ranks #13 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Madisonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$838/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.