Pays $55K — $17k below the Counselor market median of ~$72k (323 jobs)
Therapist I (54618)
About the Role
Therapist I role. $55K/year. Outpatient mental health. Flexible schedule. Loan repayment eligible. Master's level. License-eligible. Actually help people recover.
Join LIFESKILLS GROUP as a Therapist I (54618) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Job DetailsJob Location: Warren County Service Center 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY 42102Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy using evidenced-based/informed interventions.
- Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
- Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i. e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis, residential) as applicable.
Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
- Must be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LPA, MFTA, etc.).
- Must meet requirements for supervised practice and participate in supervision as required.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with LIFESKILLS GROUP in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I (54618) at LIFESKILLS GROUP a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
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), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state — 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 ANALYSISThis role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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