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Neu Life
Frankfort, Kentucky

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. We provide direct care and rehabilitative services to individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries through Kentucky's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate care.
  • Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals as needed.

Educate clients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery, and community resources.

Support individuals in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and recovery-oriented behaviors.

Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.

Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, ABI Waiver guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related behavioral health field.

Active Kentucky licensure in one of the following disciplines: Psychiatry & Psychology (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning, or Licensed Psychological Associate); Counseling & Therapy (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCADC); or Specialized Practice (APRN or Psychiatric/Rehabilitative Clinical Nurse Specialist).

  • Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Knowledge of ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and behavioral health regulations.

Preferred

Experience working with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions.

  • Experience in rehabilitation, outpatient, residential, or behavioral health settings.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Why Join NeuLife?

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

  • Meaningful work helping individuals rebuild their lives following traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
  • NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentClinical EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementRehabilitation Services

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 26% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $75k (middle half $64k–$85k)285 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Kentucky181 active13,726 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 26% no call · 56% no weekends50 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.

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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

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About Neu Life

Hospitals and Health Care
Mount Dora, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Living in Frankfort

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,024/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.