No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 327 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty

SUN Behavioral Kentucky logo
SUN Behavioral Kentucky
Erlanger, Kentucky

Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Group-based therapist for adolescents. Work in outpatient PHP and IOP programs. Lead transformational group therapy. Competitive compensation and licensure supervision.

Join SUN Behavioral Kentucky as a Adolescent Outpatient Therapist in Erlanger, Kentucky. Job DetailsJob Location: SUN Behavioral Kentucky - Erlanger, KY 41018Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Health CareGroup-Based Therapist – SUN Outpatient Center (Erlanger, KY) Transform Lives. Elevate Your Clinical Impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Why This Role Matters As a Group-Based Therapist, you will serve as a central clinical voice in the patient experience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • If you’re passionate about leading groups, committed to clinical excellence, and motivated by meaningful work, we’d love to meet you.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with SUN Behavioral Kentucky in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active KY clinical license. Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups and strong interpersonal skills are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group FacilitationClinical AssessmentEvidence-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyInterpersonal ProcessPsychoeducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered CareTherapeutic EnvironmentCompassionate SupportClinical DocumentationCreativityLeadershipMental Health Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adolescent Outpatient Therapist at SUN Behavioral Kentucky a 7.2 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 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Kentucky, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 103 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 327 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Counselor Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 39 employers

18
<$80k
11
$80k-110k
11
$110k-140k
8
$140k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
21%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Based Mental Health Therapist

Brighter Stronger Foundation · Edgewood, Maryland

$124.8K - $156K
#2

Remote Child & Family Therapist - Texas

Emora Health · Texas

$60-$75/hr
#3

Mental Health Therapist - Women's Health - Nevada license required

$70-$75/hr
#4

Mental Health Therapist - Women's Health - Tennessee licensed required

$70-$75/hr
+ 46 more · ranked by pay
SUN Behavioral Kentucky logo

About SUN Behavioral Kentucky

Mental Health Care
Erlanger, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Licensure supervision
Supportive team culture
Competitive compensation