Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Kentucky are in steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital-based behavioral health units, substance use treatment programs, and state-contracted social services agencies. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the primary hiring markets, with established employers such as Baptist Health, University of Kentucky HealthCare, and Seven Counties Services maintaining consistent openings. The most sought-after specialties in Kentucky are substance use disorder program management, crisis services leadership, and integrated care coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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PERKS & PAY
- Non-Independently Licensed Pay – Up to an annual salary of $60,000 for full-time. This position is also eligible for monthly incentives based on monthly billable hours.
- Independently Licensed Pay – Up to an annual salary of $75,000 for full-time. This position is also eligible for monthly incentives based on monthly billable hours
- Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
- HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional Development
- FREE Supervision!
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree or above in a clinical field of study related to behavioral health from an accredited institution. Licensed independently or willingness to obtain independent licensure while under supervision,
- Relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, and expertise to meet the needs of clients through individual, family, and group therapy, including but not limited to addressing trauma and promoting recovery of children with serious emotional disturbance and/or adults with serious mental illness.
- Knowledge of Housing First principles, trauma-informed care, homeless services systems, and housing resources preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area required.
- Ability to provide services in community and non-traditional treatment settings.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Experience providing community-based behavioral health services, outreach, case management, or care coordination preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Implement and maintain the Behavioral Healthcare program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance related to the assigned treatment program.
- Provide services and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Conduct of NorthKey Community Care.
- Conduct street outreach, community-based engagement, and therapeutic outreach activities to identify, assess, and engage individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
- Complete behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and reassessments promptly and in accordance with organizational standards.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; counseling; psychoeducation; and other clinically appropriate behavioral health services.
- Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to address mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and barriers to recovery and housing stability.
- Engage clients in a structured, collaborative relationship that promotes recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and self-management of behavioral health conditions.
- Develop person-centered treatment plans based on client-identified needs, diagnoses, strengths, and recovery goals.
- Address trauma and promote recovery for adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
- Collaborate with shelters, housing providers, healthcare organizations, social service agencies, and other community partners to support client recovery, stability, and housing outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary staffing, care coordination, and case consultation meetings to identify needs, address service gaps, and coordinate appropriate services and referrals.
- Assist clients in accessing benefits, entitlements, healthcare, housing resources, and other community supports necessary to achieve treatment and recovery goals.
- Participate in SOAR-related efforts and collaborate with team members to support eligible clients in applying for SSI/SSDI and other benefits.
- Provide services in office, community, shelter, residential, and other field-based settings as clinically appropriate. Identify and address risks that may contribute to psychiatric hospitalization, emergency department utilization, continued homelessness, or loss of community functioning.
- Complete documentation, treatment records, and billing requirements accurately and within established timeframes.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities related to behavioral health treatment, homelessness, outreach engagement, housing interventions, and care coordination, including traveling to training throughout the state as needed.
- Contribute to a culture of safety and quality by using data to support decision-making, improve services, and ensure positive outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures.
- Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information.
- Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting.
- Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties.
- Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors, and vendors of NorthKey.
- Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner
NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW
Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!
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PERKS & PAY
- Non-Independently Licensed Pay – Up to an annual salary of $60,000 for full-time. This position is also eligible for monthly incentives based on monthly billable hours.
- Independently Licensed Pay – Up to an annual salary of $75,000 for full-time. This position is also eligible for monthly incentives based on monthly billable hours
- Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
- HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional Development
- FREE Supervision!
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree or above in a clinical field of study related to behavioral health from an accredited institution. Licensed independently or willingness to obtain independent licensure while under supervision,
- Relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, and expertise to meet the needs of clients through individual, family, and group therapy, including but not limited to addressing trauma and promoting recovery of children with serious emotional disturbance and/or adults with serious mental illness.
- Knowledge of Housing First principles, trauma-informed care, homeless services systems, and housing resources preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area required.
- Ability to provide services in community and non-traditional treatment settings.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Experience providing community-based behavioral health services, outreach, case management, or care coordination preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Implement and maintain the Behavioral Healthcare program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance related to the assigned treatment program.
- Provide services and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Conduct of NorthKey Community Care.
- Conduct street outreach, community-based engagement, and therapeutic outreach activities to identify, assess, and engage individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
- Complete behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and reassessments promptly and in accordance with organizational standards.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; counseling; psychoeducation; and other clinically appropriate behavioral health services.
- Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to address mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and barriers to recovery and housing stability.
- Engage clients in a structured, collaborative relationship that promotes recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and self-management of behavioral health conditions.
- Develop person-centered treatment plans based on client-identified needs, diagnoses, strengths, and recovery goals.
- Address trauma and promote recovery for adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
- Collaborate with shelters, housing providers, healthcare organizations, social service agencies, and other community partners to support client recovery, stability, and housing outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary staffing, care coordination, and case consultation meetings to identify needs, address service gaps, and coordinate appropriate services and referrals.
- Assist clients in accessing benefits, entitlements, healthcare, housing resources, and other community supports necessary to achieve treatment and recovery goals.
- Participate in SOAR-related efforts and collaborate with team members to support eligible clients in applying for SSI/SSDI and other benefits.
- Provide services in office, community, shelter, residential, and other field-based settings as clinically appropriate. Identify and address risks that may contribute to psychiatric hospitalization, emergency department utilization, continued homelessness, or loss of community functioning.
- Complete documentation, treatment records, and billing requirements accurately and within established timeframes.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities related to behavioral health treatment, homelessness, outreach engagement, housing interventions, and care coordination, including traveling to training throughout the state as needed.
- Contribute to a culture of safety and quality by using data to support decision-making, improve services, and ensure positive outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures.
- Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information.
- Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting.
- Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties.
- Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors, and vendors of NorthKey.
- Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner
NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW
Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky license in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health field
- Minimum of three to five years of direct clinical or behavioral health service experience
- Prior supervisory or program management experience in a behavioral health setting
- Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid requirements and behavioral health billing practices
- Knowledge of accreditation standards such as CARF or The Joint Commission
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health manager in Kentucky?
Most behavioral health manager roles in Kentucky require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology along with an active Kentucky clinical license. The Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, or the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology issues the relevant credentials depending on your discipline. Employers typically expect several years of direct clinical experience before moving into a management role, and credentials such as the Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor designation are commonly required.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health managers in Kentucky include Humana, Mercy Health, and Lumera Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's network of community mental health centers, regional hospital systems, and state-contracted substance use providers rounds out the broader employer landscape.
Which Kentucky cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?
Paducah, Louisville, and Lexington account for the largest share of behavioral health manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the most volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by major hospital systems and a dense network of community behavioral health agencies, while Lexington's university-affiliated medical center and regional treatment providers sustain consistent demand, and Bowling Green's growing healthcare infrastructure supports openings in the south-central part of the state.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're relatively limited given that behavioral health management typically involves overseeing clinical teams and on-site program operations. About 20% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth program coordination and utilization management being the functions most likely to offer remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior clinician role at a Kentucky community mental health center before applying for management positions. Employers such as Seven Counties Services, LifeSkills, and Comprehend offer pathways where experienced clinicians take on supervisory responsibilities that build toward management. Holding an active Kentucky clinical license, completing a quality improvement or leadership training through the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, and gaining exposure to Medicaid billing and compliance strengthens a candidate's profile considerably before making the leap.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience, credentials, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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