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KVC Health Systems
Lexington, Kentucky

FFPRS Mental Health Counselor / Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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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 Counselor / Therapist

  • Masters Degree in Social Work (or other related field)
  • Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance

Benefits of In Home Mental Health Counselor / 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 Counselor / 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

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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 counselor will provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical services to children and families. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with contract guidelines 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

Mental health counselingCase managementCrisis interventionDocumentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

11
<$90k
7
$90k-115k
8
$115k-140k
3
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About KVC Health Systems

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Excellent Supervised Support System
Company Phone
Mileage Compensation
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program