Outpatient Counselor (Group Practice) - Kentucky, KY
Listed compensation
$50k-$65k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Outpatient Counselor (Part-Time or Full-Time) - Berea, KY
About Christian Counseling Associates (CCA): Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process, as well as clients of any belief or spiritual background. CCA is the leading faith-based counseling organization in Berea, Kentucky.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate, professional counselors to join our growing team in Berea, Kentucky. Counselors who join our organization are provided with opportunities for professional growth, meaningful clinical work, and progressive financial compensation. This position offers the chance to serve in a professional ministry that strengthens the Church’s outreach to individuals and families in need.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent, Christian-based outpatient counseling consistent with CCA’s mission, vision, and values
- Maintain ethical standards and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and training
- Collaborate with colleagues within a supportive, faith-based group practice
Qualifications
Licensure in Kentucky as LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist (highly preferred)
Provisional License Program positions available for LPCA or CSW candidates — includes clinical supervision leading to full licensure (LPCC/LCSW) within two years of employment ($10,000 annual supervision benefit)
Internship opportunities available for candidates enrolled in accredited Master’s programs in Counseling or Social Work
Why Join CCA
- Integrate your Christian faith with evidence-based clinical practice
- Enjoy regular supervision, mentorship, and professional development
- Benefit from a competitive compensation structure and growth opportunities
- Work within a well-established, faith-based group practice that values community and mission
- Opportunities for both part-time and full-time employment in multiple Kentucky counties
How to Apply
Please submit your CV (resume) and cover letter. Applicants will be interviewed based on their ability to integrate their Christian faith with the professional practice of counseling.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in Kentucky | 5 active | 449 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kentucky Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Counseling listings | 15 in the last 30 days | 42 the 30 days before (−64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counseling pay trend | −12.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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