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Seven Counties Services
Louisville, Kentucky

Independently Licensed Social Worker /Therapist- Adults Downtown

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.

2. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.

3. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment, based upon quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.

4. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.

5. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.

6. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.

7. Develops and coordinates clinical programs within division.

8. Demonstrates leadership by mentoring or providing clinical supervision to clinical staff members and serving as clinical resource.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Education

  • Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e. g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, CSW or LCSW)

Experience

  • Four to six years of clinical experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e. g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, related issues, community resources, and SCS’s services.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Potential for supervisory/leadership responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.

Physical Demands/Requirements

  • Position has some unusual physical demands, including exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
  • Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
  • Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call.
  • Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Time Type

Full Time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Career Development and Growth

Tuition Assistance Plans

  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications

At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us

  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance

  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist performs clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy while maintaining accurate service documentation and treatment plans. They also collaborate with external agencies and provide clinical supervision or mentorship to staff members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a social services field and possess a valid professional license such as LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT. The role requires four to six years of clinical experience and the ability to handle a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Case management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 45 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 22% have no call, 78% 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).

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
6% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Seven Counties Services

Mental Health Care
Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability - Company Paid
Life Insurance - Company Paid