Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for counseling individuals and groups to promote optimal mental health and well-being. Assesses and addresses issues related to self-harm, addictions, substance abuse, family and marital challenges, parenting concerns, and stress management. Supports clients in managing self-esteem, aging, and mental and emotional health issues. Develops and implements personalized treatment plans to facilitate positive behavioral and emotional outcomes. Collaborates with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support.

• Counsels clients individually and in groups to support recovery and adjustment.
• Maintains confidentiality of client treatment records.
• Guides clients in developing coping skills and problem-solving strategies.
• Encourages clients to express feelings and gain personal insight.
• Collects client information through interviews, observations, and assessments.
• Prepares and maintains accurate treatment records and reports.
• Evaluates clients’ physical and mental condition based on collected information.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate services and resolve crises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, or a related field
• Master’s degree in counseling is preferred

• 2-3 years of experience in counseling, or a relevant area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

• Licensed as a marriage and family counselor or professional counselor

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
  1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
  1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces:
  1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel:
  2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises:
  1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes:
  1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
  1. Never
• O. Radiation:
  1. Never
• P. Burns:
  1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:
  1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
  1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
  1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people:
  2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

N/A

Outpatient Behavioral Medicine

Day (United States of America)

Full time

1061 Kenwood Drive City, State:
Russell, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.