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Clinical Lead (LCSW/LPCC Required; SUD Focus)

Emerald Therapy Center
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026


Position Qualifications:

  • Skill in providing counseling/talk therapy by established standards of care, customer service, and support skills.
  • Ability to successfully counsel patients to improve mental and behavioral health.
  • Work with physicians, mid-levels, and other members of medical care teams to evaluate and develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Successfully refer patients to mental health specialists and other community resources as needed.
  • Interact professionally and appropriately with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
  • Work effectively with managers, coworkers, and members of public and professional groups to coordinate activities and projects.
  • Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely with team members and clients.
  • Be flexible to shift priorities and maintain confidentiality.
  • Follow Emerald Therapy Center, LLC's clinical practice guidelines and all applicable policies.
  • Be available to accept new assignments as needed.



Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage Licensed Staff to meet quality and quantity KPIs
  • Provide Supervision through Treatment Teams/ Clinical Staffing
  • Oversee Clinical Programming provided at a specific site/location. 
  • Ensure services provided are medically necessary and evidence-based.
  • Coordinate care with other service providers as appropriate.
  • Participate in case of consultation as clinically indicated.



To be eligible for this position, you must hold an active UNRESTRICTED Kentucky state license/s in one of the following credentials: 

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor – LMHC, LCMHC
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW, LICSW
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT
  • Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC, LPCC, LCPC
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional - LMHP, or 
  • Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) in Kentucky


As a valued member of our team, you'll receive: 

  • A competitive salary with bonus earning potential; 
  • Paid vacation, sick/personal time off; 
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for full-time employees; 
  • HSA; 
  • 401K; 
  • Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Programs


Additionally:

  • Lumera is 100% outpatient - no weekend, holiday or after hour calls
  • We assist with credentialing through major insurers
  • Consistent referral stream and call center support to grow your caseload
  • User friendly EMR with client management, scheduling and billing all in one spot


Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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