Outpatient Counselor (Group Practice) - Kentucky, KY

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$65k

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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

Ethical PracticeEvidence-Based PracticeChristian-Based CounselingIndividual CounselingMarriage CounselingCollaborationProfessional Communication

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.

What does the Counseling market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Kentucky5 active449 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026
New Counseling listings15 in the last 30 days42 the 30 days before (−64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−12.7% 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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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 26 employers
20
<$80k
9
$80k-95k
6
$95k-110k
2
$120k
2
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 451 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Christian Counseling Associates

Mental Health Care
Greensburg
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical supervision leading to full licensure
$10,000 annual supervision benefit for provisional licensees
Professional development
Mentorship

Living in Berea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$835/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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