Outpatient/School-based Therapist
Listed compensation
starts at $65K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Therapist has the primary responsibility for the assessment, planning and implementation of the treatment for clients in the outpatient program, mainly school-based within Scott County Schools. The Therapist provides both direct services and mobilizes the resources of the total treatment milieu.
- This includes, but is not limited to, individual, collateral, group and family therapy.
- Conducts and documents diagnostic assessment and treatment goals/objectives within the appropriate time-frame.
- Directs the planning and writing of the client’s care plan.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of treatment services for their clients.
- Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies.
Provides individual, group, collateral and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
- Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
- Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.
- Participates in supervision and consultation on a regular basis.
- Collaborates effectively with other assigned Re-group services and community partners.
- Meets minimum requirements for billable time on a consistent basis based on case load and area served.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in schedules and work environment.
- Provides consistent, quality treatment to all clients on their caseload.
- Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
- Ensures entries in all treatment plans, and narrative reports to MCO’s are done in a professional, concise and timely manner.
- Participates in “on call” schedule when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master's Degree in a Human Services or related field from an accredited university is required.
Must hold or be eligible for a clinical KY Masters-level licensure (CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, CADC, or LCADC).
Ramey-Estep/Re-group is an approved National Health Service Corp (NHSC) site so independently licensed clinicians can apply for student loan repayment through this program with a 2-year service commitment.
This position can potentially serve clients in the following Kentucky counties: Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, Scott and the surrounding area.
This position is eligible for our full-time employee benefit package, which offers a generous 401(k) program with immediate vesting with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, paid leave, health/dental/vision, and other competitive benefits!
The rate of pay for this position starts at $65,000/annually.
This position offers a competitive salary and is eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $3,000.
Additional Benefits for Licensed Clinicians
- Professional development assistance
- Company-paid clinical supervision
- Company-paid licensure fees
- Company-paid licensure exam fees
- Company-paid licensure exam preparation
- Licensure application submission assistance
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing treatment for clients in school-based and outpatient settings. They provide direct clinical services, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with community partners to meet client needs.
Requirements
A Master's degree in a Human Services or related field is required. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a clinical Kentucky Masters-level licensure such as CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, CADC, or LCADC.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Ramey-Estep / Re-group ranks #7 of 11 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$80k)335 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Kentucky | 127 active | 7,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on · loan repayment | Kentucky Counselor listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,526 in the last 30 days | 1,434 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ramey-Estep / Re-group | #7 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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