Therapist II (54184)
Listed compensation
$65,000
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Job Description
- Job Location: Greenville Clinic PC 0AV58 - Greenville, KY 42345
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
- Travel Percentage: Eligible
- Job Shift: 1st shift
- Job Category: Therapist
Position Summary
The Outpatient Therapist II is an advanced clinician responsible for providing quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals who are experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues.
Services could be provided in a variety of settings including the clinic, community, and home. Position will include collaboration with other positions within the agency (i. e. case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside of the agency (i. e. DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Service Delivery Independently completing clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings. Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy, using evidenced based/informed interventions.
Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients. Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i. e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis) as applicable.
Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning. This may include on call work through Adult Crisis Services. Independently develop and update person centered recovery treatment plans.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record. Team & Collaboration Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination. Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers. Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable. Participate in committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable.
Support continuity of care between programs (e. g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry). Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.
Professional Practice Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations. Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables.
Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values. Perform other related duties as assigned or required. JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions and documentation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and travel between clinic sites or community settings as needed.
Maintain documentation and follow all policies, timelines, and ethical standards. Must participate in regional on-call schedule rotation.
Performance will be evaluated, at minimum annually, on professional conducts, documentation timeliness, engagement in supervision, responsiveness to feedback, and development of core clinical skills.
Core Values
All employees must be willing to live our company's core values. Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution. Must be fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent). Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions. Must pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
Ability to work independently regarding scheduling time, organizing workload, completing a variety of task in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines in a cooperative and helpful manner.
Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting preferred. Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.
Key Responsibilities
The Outpatient Therapist II provides psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental illness or substance misuse issues. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver evidence-based care and support crisis response.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess a full professional license in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, or LMFT). Applicants must also meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements and pass criminal and sexual offender background checks.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist II (54184) at LIFESKILLS GROUP a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $63k–$84k)330 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Kentucky | 128 active | 7,905 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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