Mental Health Counselor
Compensation
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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)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health counseling | ranked against 780 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $71k (middle half $62k–$80k)347 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Kentucky | 9 active | 782 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky Counselor listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 305 in the last 30 days | 234 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor at Neu Life a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 780 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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