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Licensed Intake/Assessment Clinician

Emerald Therapy Center
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Emerald Therapy Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Intake/Assessment Clinician to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on people's lives by providing high-quality mental health care to those in need. 


Responsibilities will include:

  • Complete clinical intake assessment for new clients
  • Determine appropriate level of care recommendations and internal referrals to Emerald services as needed
  • Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
  • Provides clinical coverage when needed, including but not limited to treatment planning, group and individual counseling
  • Participates in quality assurance related to the intake and assessment process
  • Ensure services provided are necessary and evidence-based, and within the ethical and legal scope of practice
  • Coordinate care with other service providers, as appropriate
  • Participate in case consultation as indicated
  • Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills.


Additionally: 

  • Emerald 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


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

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor – LMHC, LCMHC
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW, LICSW, CSW
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT
  • Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC, LPCC, LCPC
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional - LMHP, or 
  • Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) in Kentucky
  • Previous experience in clinical counseling or social work setting preferred


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


If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to help others in our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position! At Emerald Therapy Center, you're not just accepting a position, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 

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