Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. We provide direct care and rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries through Kentucky's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver program.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care.
- Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals as needed.
Educate clients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery, and community resources.
Support individuals in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, ABI Waiver guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Required:
Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Kentucky licensure in one of the following disciplines: Psychiatry & Psychology (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning, or Licensed Psychological Associate); Counseling & Therapy (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCADC); or Specialized Practice (APRN or Psychiatric/Rehabilitative Clinical Nurse Specialist).
- Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Knowledge of ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and behavioral health regulations.
Preferred
Experience working with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions.
- Experience in rehabilitation, outpatient, residential, or behavioral health settings.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
Why Join NeuLife?
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
- Meaningful work helping individuals rebuild their lives following traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
- NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Kentucky | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in Kentucky | 184 active | 13,272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 30% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky counselor listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 344 in the last 30 days | 216 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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