Counselor Jobs in Kentucky
Counselor jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, where demand runs from entry-level case managers to licensed clinical directors. Behavioral health, school counseling, and substance use treatment are the most consistently recruited specialties, driven by employers such as Seven Counties Services, the University of Kentucky, and Baptist Health. Openings exist at community mental health centers, school districts, and hospital systems throughout the Commonwealth. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Valid Kentucky Certificate endorsed for school counselor
- Three years teaching and/or counseling experience preferred
- Maintains complete and accurate student records and protects the confidentiality of all records, including, but not limited to, student cumulative records
- Maintains a daily log of communication with students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders as documented using district procedures in the student information system.
- Uses human development theories to have an impact on developmental issues affecting student success. Uses learning theory to support student achievement and success, including students with diverse learning needs. Uses career development theories and aligns them with career and technical education, when possible, to promote and support postsecondary planning.
- Serves as a resource person on the Special Education Admissions and Release Committee when appropriate Uses established and emerging evidence-based counseling theories and techniques that are effective in a school setting to promote academic, career and social/emotional development. Keeps current with all related educational developments and practices (e.g., ASCA, KY school counselor association, etc.).
- Provides comprehensive school counseling program with a focus on the district's goal of transition ready. Conducts individual and/or group short-term counseling to students and assists in referrals for long-term support outside of the school setting for students. Engages and maintains a professional relationship with outside school-based therapists and agencies through district MOUs.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and application of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (which includes but not limited to Tier 1 SEB instruction and Tier 2 and 3 interventions including progress monitoring) and is a member of the school MTSS committee. Consults with and develops plans of support with school personnel and parents/guardians about student's social emotional behavior and academic concerns by matching students with needs to appropriate interventions. Completes student observations and delivers recommendations to MTSS committee
- Collaborates with stakeholders including community representatives to create ongoing, regular assessments to measure the effectiveness of the school counseling program.
- Administers and interprets social, emotional and behavioral universal screeners to students and develops individual student plans and overall school goals based on the results as appropriate
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis team protocols and is an active member of school and district level crisis teams. Conducts suicide assessments with students and provides consultation to administration with threat assessment. Connects students/families with school-based interventions and/or referrals to outside agencies as appropriate
- Attends all required meetings, and attends and/or presides over other meetings as the supervisor designates
- Maintains regular attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Middle, High and SVA = 205 days, Elementary = 195 days
- Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Scale and School Counselor Index
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Certified - Professional/Guidance Counselor - High School
8/25/2026
Scott High School
09/22/2026
Until filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11
TITLE: School Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventative services, and respond to identified needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by the Principal
- Valid Kentucky Certificate endorsed for school counselor
- Three years teaching and/or counseling experience preferred
- Maintains complete and accurate student records and protects the confidentiality of all records, including, but not limited to, student cumulative records
- Maintains a daily log of communication with students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders as documented using district procedures in the student information system.
- Uses human development theories to have an impact on developmental issues affecting student success. Uses learning theory to support student achievement and success, including students with diverse learning needs. Uses career development theories and aligns them with career and technical education, when possible, to promote and support postsecondary planning.
- Serves as a resource person on the Special Education Admissions and Release Committee when appropriate Uses established and emerging evidence-based counseling theories and techniques that are effective in a school setting to promote academic, career and social/emotional development. Keeps current with all related educational developments and practices (e.g., ASCA, KY school counselor association, etc.).
- Provides comprehensive school counseling program with a focus on the district's goal of transition ready. Conducts individual and/or group short-term counseling to students and assists in referrals for long-term support outside of the school setting for students. Engages and maintains a professional relationship with outside school-based therapists and agencies through district MOUs.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and application of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (which includes but not limited to Tier 1 SEB instruction and Tier 2 and 3 interventions including progress monitoring) and is a member of the school MTSS committee. Consults with and develops plans of support with school personnel and parents/guardians about student's social emotional behavior and academic concerns by matching students with needs to appropriate interventions. Completes student observations and delivers recommendations to MTSS committee
- Collaborates with stakeholders including community representatives to create ongoing, regular assessments to measure the effectiveness of the school counseling program.
- Administers and interprets social, emotional and behavioral universal screeners to students and develops individual student plans and overall school goals based on the results as appropriate
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis team protocols and is an active member of school and district level crisis teams. Conducts suicide assessments with students and provides consultation to administration with threat assessment. Connects students/families with school-based interventions and/or referrals to outside agencies as appropriate
- Attends all required meetings, and attends and/or presides over other meetings as the supervisor designates
- Maintains regular attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Middle, High and SVA = 205 days, Elementary = 195 days
- Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Scale and School Counselor Index
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Certified - Professional/Guidance Counselor - High School
8/25/2026
Scott High School
09/22/2026
Until filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11
TITLE: School Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventative services, and respond to identified needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by the Principal
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The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky counselor license issued by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related mental health field
- Experience providing individual or group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation standards required by Kentucky agencies
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatment models
- Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across Kentucky's community mental health centers
Counselor Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a counselor in Kentucky?
To become a licensed professional counselor in Kentucky, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a related field, then apply to the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors for your Licensed Professional Counselor Associate credential while completing supervised hours. After accumulating the required supervised experience, you sit for the National Counselor Examination and apply for full Licensed Professional Counselor status. School counselors follow a separate path through the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
Which companies hire counselors in Kentucky?
Kentucky counselor roles are posted by Behavioral Health, Spero Health, and Magellan Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's network of regional community mental health centers, along with large health systems and public school districts, accounts for a significant share of ongoing openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most counselor jobs?
Louisville, Covington, and Frankfort lead Kentucky in counselor openings. Louisville drives the largest volume as the state's most populous metro, home to major health systems and a dense network of behavioral health agencies, while Lexington's concentration of university programs and regional medical facilities sustains steady demand, and Bowling Green's growing population has expanded its community health infrastructure in recent years.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much counseling work involves in-person sessions, site-based school placement, or on-call crisis response. About 56% of counselor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth roles making up the largest share of those flexible positions. Outpatient and substance use counseling are the sub-areas most likely to offer a telehealth or hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a counselor in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a supervised associate position, which Kentucky's licensing structure formally recognizes through the Licensed Professional Counselor Associate credential. Community mental health centers such as Seven Counties Services and Comprehend in the Lexington region regularly bring on associates who complete supervised hours on the job. Case manager and mental health technician roles at hospital systems or residential programs are common lateral moves that build the clinical hours needed for licensure. Completing a Kentucky-accredited internship placement during your graduate program and obtaining CPR and crisis intervention certification give candidates a measurable edge in early applications.
Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to counselor jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to identify roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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