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CAYA Collaborative Care
Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Crisis Therapist I (54846)

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Self Building PC 0AV58 - Hopkinsville, KY 42240Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: TherapistPOSITION SUMMARY: The Crisis Therapist I provides clinical assessment, intervention, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises across a variety of service environments.

This position delivers timely, person-centered, trauma-informed care with the goal of reducing risk, stabilizing symptoms, and supporting continuity of care across the crisis continuum of services.

Expected outcomes include safe crisis resolution, accurate clinical documentation, and effective collaboration with other members of the crisis services team to ensure coordinated care and appropriate transitions.

Crisis services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and this role supports continuous coverage to ensure timely access to care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, and risk assessments to determine safety, acuity, and level of care needs Provide crisis intervention services including de-escalation, safety planning, brief individual, family, or group therapeutic interventions, and short-term stabilization Develop initial treatment plans or crisis care plans in collaboration with the individual and interdisciplinary team Coordinate needed referrals and facilitate linkage to ongoing services and natural supports Work collaboratively with other members of the crisis services team across the continuum of care to support coordinated response, continuity of services, and safe transitions between levels of care Collaborate with internal staff and external partners as needed to support crisis resolution and continuity of care Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy, licensure standards, and regulatory requirements Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, training, and quality improvement activities Deliver services in a variety of service environments which may include clinic-based, community based, residential, hospital based, correctional, or virtual settings Work alternate schedules as assigned and participate in an on call rotation as required to support 24/7 crisis service delivery Adhere to all ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of licensure and training Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program Active associate, provisional, or temporary licensure in the state under approved clinical supervision Ability to conduct clinical assessments and provide appropriate crisis intervention services Knowledge of crisis intervention principles, suicide risk assessment, and trauma informed care Strong verbal communication, written documentation, and organizational skills Ability to work independently while appropriately utilizing clinical supervision and consultation Ability to adapt to changing clinical demands and work in high acuity environments JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: Ability to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer for clinical documentation Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a variety of service environments as required May require transporting individuals as part of job duties and must maintain a valid driver’s license and active insurance if applicable Work is performed in variable environments that may involve exposure to individuals in acute emotional distress Crisis services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Work hours may be irregular and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, and on call responsibilities based on operational and coverage needs Performance is evaluated through clinical supervision, documentation reviews, quality assurance measures, productivity standards, and achievement of departmental and agency goals 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Crisis Therapist provides clinical assessment, intervention, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation while working in various service environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and possess active associate, provisional, or temporary licensure. The role requires the ability to work in high-acuity environments and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

CAYA Collaborative Care ranks #13 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hopkinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,047/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
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 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00
1st shift
Road Warrior