Substance Use Disorder Therapist
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Job Description
- Job Location: Maysville, KY 41056
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
- Job Shift: Day
Role and 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.
Maintain all requirements for licensure or eligibility per the state licensing board including participation and documentation of clinical supervision Meet all requirements for agency required trainings annually or as required including electronic health records Meet agency clinical productivity requirements Serve in after hours on call rotation (2 to 4 required per year) Provide Supervision for the SUD Peer Support Staff Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Education Requirements Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, ETC.
Licensed or Licensed eligible by corresponding Kentucky State Board Clinical experience preferred. Special Requirements Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation license. Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, ETC. Licensed or Licensed eligible by corresponding Kentucky State Board Clinical experience preferred. Special Requirements Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation license.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient therapy services to children and adults while conducting IOP meetings and emergency consultations. Manage administrative paperwork, treatment plans, and provide supervision for peer support staff.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible by the Kentucky State Board and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 20% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $63k (middle half $55k–$68k)217 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Kentucky | 181 active | 13,782 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 20% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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