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Maysville, Kentucky

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time SUD therapist in Maysville, KY. Outpatient therapy. Light on-call rotation (2-4 times/year). Day shift. Make a real impact.

Join Comprehend as a Substance Use Disorder Therapist in Maysville, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient therapy services to client base that includes children and adults Provide consultation and emergency services to community, including local hospitals and law enforcement.
  • Program development in accordance with the annual plan and in consultation with the supervisor of the program Conduct IOP Meetings.
  • Completion of administrative paperwork, treatment plans, notes, etc., for medical records in a timely manner as required.

Requirements

  • Special Requirements Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation license.
  • Special Requirements Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation license.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with Comprehend in Maysville, Kentucky.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient therapySubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionProgram developmentClinical documentationTreatment planningSupervisionIOP facilitationElectronic health recordsConsultation

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

In Kentucky, Addiction Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$62k across 13 listings, vs ~$63k nationally (3,367 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — 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).

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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