Statewide Kentucky figures for the three BLS occupations behind the therapist title — there is no single therapist figure, and no city-level figure for Louisville.

Counselors (combined) median

$54,190

SOC 21-1018 · −9% vs. national

Marriage & family therapists median

$52,420

SOC 21-1013 · −22% vs. national

MH & substance abuse social workers median

$42,570

SOC 21-1023 · −29% vs. national

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 21-1018 $54,190, SOC 21-1013 $52,420, SOC 21-1023 $42,570; no single therapist figure exists

Employers

Who’s Hiring Therapists in Louisville

3 employers have 5 open therapist roles in Louisville, led by Universal Health Services with 3 openings.

Universal Health Services3 open LifeStance Health1 open SonderMind1 open

About This Role

A therapist is a master's-level licensed clinician providing psychotherapy — usually credentialed as an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the Louisville area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many therapist jobs are open in Louisville, KY right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 5 live therapist openings in Louisville, KY. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a therapist earn in Kentucky?

BLS publishes no single therapist figure. In Kentucky, the May 2025 medians are $54,190 for counselors (combined), $52,420 for marriage and family therapists, $42,570 for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

03Which employers are hiring therapists in Louisville?

The Louisville listings currently come from 3 employers, including Universal Health Services (3), LifeStance Health (1), and SonderMind (1).