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Neu Life
Frankfort, Kentucky

Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Psychosocial assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health counselingranked against 780 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $71k (middle half $62k–$80k)347 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Kentucky9 active782 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky Counselor listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings305 in the last 30 days234 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (780 Mental Health Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 29 employers
16
<$80k
7
$80k-105k
3
$105k-130k
9
$130k-155k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
41%
Sign-on bonus
36%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Cartwheel · Remote - Nationwide

$65-$75/hr
#2

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$55.36-$74.04/hr
#3

Mental Health Therapist, Contractor - LA / (Remote)

$60-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Therapist

$60-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 780 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Neu Life

Hospitals and Health Care
Mount Dora, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Living in Frankfort

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$989/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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