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TheraTree Pediatric Services
Owensboro, Kentucky

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$84k

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Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Some jobs are just jobs. Not this one. This is a calling.

At TheraTree Pediatric Therapy, we believe every child has the potential for greatnessbut not every child has the support they need to get there. That's where YOU come in.

We're looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who doesn't just show up, but shows up with purpose. Someone who listens with their whole heart, empowers families, and believes that no child's story is set in stone.

Who We Are

TheraTree Pediatric Therapy is on a relentless mission to grow minds, bodies, and spirits through world-class pediatric therapy.

We don't just provide therapy. We ignite potential and empower futures.

We're an elite team of Mental Health, Applied Behavioral, Occupational, Speech, and Physical therapists who believe every child deserves a champion and we need YOU to be one of them.

Your Impact

Change the Narrative Kids and families are more than their struggles. Help them rewrite their story with resilience, hope, and strength.

Break the Cycle Trauma, anxiety, and systemic barriers don't stand a chance when you step in with the right tools and fierce advocacy.

Inspire Change Your guidance doesn't just affect todayit transforms futures.

What You'll Do (AKA, How You'll Change Lives)

Lead the Way in Transformational Therapy: As an LCSW, you'll be a catalyst for change, providing expert-level clinical interventions that make a real difference.

  • Conduct screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments with expert precision.
  • Develop, lead, and execute powerful treatment plans that give children and families real hope.
  • Implement high-impact interventions tailored to each child's emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
  • Equip families with practical, effective home education programs to reinforce progress.
  • Consult, collaborate, and advocate for children across medical, educational, and social systems.
  • Reassess, re-evaluate, and adjust interventions so kids keep moving forward.

Master Documentation Like a Boss You know documentation isn't just a choreit's a powerful tool for securing services, protecting privacy, and ensuring quality care. You'll keep records sharp, compliant, and airtight in line with state regulations, service contracts, and confidentiality laws.

Be a Loud, Unapologetic Voice for Mental Health The world needs to hear why what we do matters. You'll be on the frontlines of advocacy, educating schools, communities, and families about the life-changing power of pediatric therapy.

Why You'll Love It Here

Purpose with Power Your work matters. Every session, every conversation, every breakthroughyou'll see the impact in real-time.

Autonomy & Support You're not a cog in a machine. You're a powerhouse clinician, trusted to bring your expertise, backed by a team that's got your back.

Competitive Pay & Benefits Because you deserve to be valuedpersonally and professionally.

Growth Without Limits Sick of the same stale CEUs? We invest in game-changing training that makes you better, stronger, and ready to take on the world.

Who You Are

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) ready to disrupt outdated models of care and revolutionize the way kids receive therapy.

  • A fearless advocate who sees possibilities where others see obstacles.
  • A problem-solver who turns I don't know if we can into Watch me.
  • A disruptor of broken systems and a warrior for the kids who need you most.
  • An expert clinician who holds a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited graduate program.
  • Board-certified with a passing score on the ASWB Clinical Level Exam.

Ready to Join the Revolution?

If this posting fires you up, if it makes you want to grab your laptop and apply immediatelythen you're our kind of person.

Apply now. Because kids don't have time to wait for hesitant heroes.

Key Responsibilities

The LCSW will conduct clinical screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop and implement tailored treatment plans for children. They will also provide ongoing advocacy, family education, and collaborative support across medical and social systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. Additionally, they must be board-certified with a passing score on the ASWB Clinical Level Exam.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningFamily advocacyMental health counselingCrisis interventionCollaborationCase managementBehavioral health

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 34 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$84kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in Kentucky88 active7,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 53% no call · 62% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$105k
2
$120k
6
$125k-145k
2
$145k-165k
1
$175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

LCSW Clinical Supervisor - Leadership Track

Ellie Mental Health - 128 · McLean, Virginia

$61-$84/hr
#2

LCSW Clinician

Crestwood Behavioral Health · San Jose, California

$65-$73.16/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Full Time, Day)

$58.21-$70.76/hr
#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About TheraTree Pediatric Services

Wellness and Fitness Services
Owensboro, Kentucky

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Professional Development
Autonomy
Supportive Team

Living in Owensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo≈ 21% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.