Wayspring
As Wayspring’s Licensed Therapist, you’ll be a part of our innovative, integrated care team focused on transforming the way mental health and substance use disorder treatment is delivered. In this role, you’ll provide therapy to a high‑need Medicaid population, working alongside Primary Care and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to support patients through their wellness and recovery journeys. You’ll be a key voice in developing individualized treatment plans, tracking progress, and ensuring patients have access to the care and resources they need. This is more than a clinical role – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while being part of a mission‑driven organization committed to compassionate, whole‑person care. If you’re energized by collaboration, meaningful work, and helping underserved communities thrive, we want to hear from you.
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr – $95,000.00/yr
Why Wayspring? We are passionate about breaking barriers alongside those facing substance use disorder. Whether you’re in the field or in the corporate office – our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission, but in each other. Internal promotions and cross departmental training are the norm – you grow, we grow.
Responsibilities of the Licensed Therapist
Provides direct patient care for Wayspring patients and collaborates for complex patients with multiple needs, determining the best strategy and support to encourage engagement (Clinical Care Navigators, Psychiatric NPs and Primary Care NPs).
Continues or conducts initial assessments for new patients.
Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
Meets with patients regularly to discuss treatment plans, track progress and adjust plans as necessary.
Conducts ongoing screenings of patient progress.
Complies with documentation standards within the clinic documentation platform, Athena (EMR), to ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary care team within the Wayspring clinic, as well as other providers and facilities outside of the clinic as necessary.
Ensures that Wayspring’s Clinical Care Navigators understand and adhere to patients’ treatment plans and act as a clinical resource as needed.
Adheres to Wayspring information security and privacy requirements.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in an eligible field (social work, psychology, counseling) required.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested (Wayspring covers the cost).
Must exhibit empathy, listening skills, social and communication skills, boundary setting, critical thinking, organizational skills, written documentation skills, and technical/computer skills.
Experience working with Medicaid populations is highly preferred.
Experience working within the substance use disorder space is highly preferred.
Ideal experience working with trauma‑informed care models.
Experience in working within American Society of Addiction Medicine levels of care.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options – including options for your pets.
Company‑funded HSA + Monthly Gym Allowance.
Paid parental leave – all parents included.
Company‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions.
Pardon and Expungement Scholarship Program.
Company contributions to Future‑Minded Savings (HSA and emergency savings fund).
Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays.
Company 2‑week paid sabbatical program.
Provider benefits including ASAM training and membership + $2,500 CEU annual stipend and more.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location & Pay Lexington, KY | $85,000.00 – $97,000.00
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Base pay range $85,000.00/yr – $95,000.00/yr
Why Wayspring? We are passionate about breaking barriers alongside those facing substance use disorder. Whether you’re in the field or in the corporate office – our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission, but in each other. Internal promotions and cross departmental training are the norm – you grow, we grow.
Responsibilities of the Licensed Therapist
Provides direct patient care for Wayspring patients and collaborates for complex patients with multiple needs, determining the best strategy and support to encourage engagement (Clinical Care Navigators, Psychiatric NPs and Primary Care NPs).
Continues or conducts initial assessments for new patients.
Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
Meets with patients regularly to discuss treatment plans, track progress and adjust plans as necessary.
Conducts ongoing screenings of patient progress.
Complies with documentation standards within the clinic documentation platform, Athena (EMR), to ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary care team within the Wayspring clinic, as well as other providers and facilities outside of the clinic as necessary.
Ensures that Wayspring’s Clinical Care Navigators understand and adhere to patients’ treatment plans and act as a clinical resource as needed.
Adheres to Wayspring information security and privacy requirements.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in an eligible field (social work, psychology, counseling) required.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as requested (Wayspring covers the cost).
Must exhibit empathy, listening skills, social and communication skills, boundary setting, critical thinking, organizational skills, written documentation skills, and technical/computer skills.
Experience working with Medicaid populations is highly preferred.
Experience working within the substance use disorder space is highly preferred.
Ideal experience working with trauma‑informed care models.
Experience in working within American Society of Addiction Medicine levels of care.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options – including options for your pets.
Company‑funded HSA + Monthly Gym Allowance.
Paid parental leave – all parents included.
Company‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions.
Pardon and Expungement Scholarship Program.
Company contributions to Future‑Minded Savings (HSA and emergency savings fund).
Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays.
Company 2‑week paid sabbatical program.
Provider benefits including ASAM training and membership + $2,500 CEU annual stipend and more.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location & Pay Lexington, KY | $85,000.00 – $97,000.00
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wayspring by 2x.
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