No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 308 jobs)

6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty

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UHS
Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Therapist (non-licensed)

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Thursday and Friday off. Retention bonus. Student loan refinancing. 401k match. Make a difference in mental health. Actually have a long weekend every week.

Join UHS as a Therapist (non-licensed) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

  • Non-Licensed Therapist Opportunity.
  • Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital. com/.
  • Completing and maintaining all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations.
  • Assessing patient needs regularly and assist in the developing and updating of the Master Treatment Plan.

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling field required.
  • Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
  • Licenses/Certificates: Kentucky Social Work or Professional Counselor License preferred.
  • Schedule: Typical working hours are 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., Saturday through Wednesday, with Thursday and Friday off.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial TherapyCase ManagementPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningGroup TherapyClinical DocumentationMental Health CareCrisis Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (non-licensed) at UHS a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) with Company Match
Discounted Stock Plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program