Outpatient Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$72k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: USE FOR ALL OWENSBORO REQUISITIONS - Owensboro, KY
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Salary Range: $54080.00 - $71760.00Salary/year
  • Travel Percentage: Occasional
  • Job Shift: Day

The Outpatient Therapist will serve individuals, couples, families, and/or groups dealing with various behavioral health challenges. The Outpatient Therapist position involves conducting assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting.

The Outpatient Therapist will collaborate with other mental health professionals and community resources to provide comprehensive care. Why Choose RiverValley Behavioral Health?

RiverValley Behavioral Health is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer: Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth) Paid time off + 9 holidays Retirement plan options Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs Clinical supervision Wellness & employee assistance programs Mileage reimbursement for work related travel Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer Essential Functions: Therapeutic Clinical Services: Provides individual, couples, and/or family therapy and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate to meet expectations of contracts, company policies and procedures, service modalities(s), and best practice expectations.

Demonstrates the ability to develop clinically appropriate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, setting measurable goals and appropriate interventions, and ensures plans are updated regularly based on the client’s progress.

Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and security of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with all applicable agency, state, and federal laws applicable to privacy and security policies and procedures.

Provides culturally appropriate services that are person-centered and culturally relevant to diverse populations. Demonstrates the ability to seek out consultation and supervision when appropriate based on situation, complexity, and potential risk factors.

Provides clinically appropriate interventions to crises including risk and level of care assessment, referrals, and crisis safety planning.

Documentation: Completes and maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summaries per agency and regulatory standards. Documents all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.

Staff Development Activities: Engages in ongoing professional development through training, workshops, and conferences. Stays current on best practices, new research, and developments in the field of behavioral health treatment.

Attends and participates in required meetings and agency training Other: In collaboration with Supervisor, develops a set schedule of work hours and corresponding caseload size. Changes to schedule made in collaboration with supervisor based on clinician availability and agency need.

Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.) Independent certification or licensure as required by the Kentucky state board of the appropriate discipline to provide clinical services (i. e., LPCC, LCSW, LPP, PsyD, PhD, LCADC, LMFT, etc.) Any candidate who can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered. Skills and Abilities: Strong therapeutic skills, including familiarity with a range of therapeutic modalities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist provides individual, couples, and family therapy while developing and maintaining individualized treatment plans. They also conduct risk assessments, crisis interventions, and ensure accurate documentation of all clinical services provided.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services or health-related field. Additionally, they must possess independent certification or licensure as required by the Kentucky state board to provide clinical services.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyCouples therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionRisk assessmentClinical documentationElectronic health recordsCase managementEvidence-based interventions

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$72kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $62k–$86k)306 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Kentucky112 active7,533 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 20% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentKentucky counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About River Valley Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Owensboro, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
Paid time off + 9 holidays
Retirement plan options
Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
Clinical supervision
Wellness & employee assistance programs
Mileage reimbursement for work related travel

Living in Owensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Owensboro, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.