Mental Health Therapist ($2,000 SIGN ON BONUS)
Listed compensation
$52k-$64k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join KVC Health Systems as a Mental Health Therapist – $2,000 Sign-On Bonus in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. $2000 SIGN ON BONUS + $500 RETENTION BONUS If you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference then take a look at KVC Kentucky and all the things we do! Are you called to help those struggling with substance abuse?
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52K - $64K
- Signing bonus: $2,000.
- $500 Retention Bonus
- Continuing Education
- Supervision
- Professional Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with KVC Health Systems in Ashland, Kentucky, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Specialist provides comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and clinical services to families in home, school, and community settings. They utilize evidence-based practices to reduce risks, improve child well-being, and ensure safety while maintaining accurate electronic records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid professional license or be eligible for one. Experience with multi-problem families and crisis intervention is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
KVC Health Systems ranks #17 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends