James Watkins

Lpca · Addiction Recovery Care

mental health Lexington, KY

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years
since Jun 2018

Experience

LpcaCurrent
Addiction Recovery Care
Since Jun 2018 · 8 years · Lexington, KY

Education

Lindsey Wilson College
Masters of Education
2015 – 2016
Lindsey Wilson College
Bachelor's degree
2013 – 2014
Maysville Community and Technical College
2012 – 2013
Louisville Bible College
1999 – 2000
Bluefield College of Evangelism
1997
Morehead State University
1996 – 1997
Fleming County High School

Skills

Public Speaking Community Outreach Customer Service Teaching Nonprofits Microsoft Office Leadership Development Event Planning Volunteer Management Leadership Pastoral Care Public Relations Theology Religion Preaching Team Building Microsoft Excel Research Microsoft Word

About Addiction Recovery Care

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
<$1M
Office Location
207 W Court St Ste 101, Prestonsburg, KY

Professional Overview

James Watkins is a Lpca, currently affiliated with Addiction Recovery Care, based in Lexington, KY. As a mental health, Watkins contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Lexington, KY. They have been with Addiction Recovery Care for 8 years. Watkins holds academic credentials, including Masters of Education and Bachelor's degree, from Lindsey Wilson College and Lindsey Wilson College. Core competencies include Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Teaching, Nonprofits. Addiction Recovery Care operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Lexington, KY healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. James Watkins is one of them.
  • 389 mental health professionals are based in KY (out of 15,424 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 11 contacts at Addiction Recovery Care are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in KY: $35,000 – $88,000 (median $51,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in KY: Sole Proprietor (15), Seven Counties Services (10), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (6).
  • 5% of mental health professionals in KY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 81% of mental health professionals in KY have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Watkins located?

James Watkins is based in Lexington, KY. They are currently affiliated with Addiction Recovery Care.

What is James Watkins's specialty?

James Watkins specializes in mental health. Their current role is Lpca.

Where does James Watkins currently work?

James Watkins currently works at Addiction Recovery Care. They have been there for 8 years.

What is James Watkins's educational background?

James Watkins attended Lindsey Wilson College and Lindsey Wilson College.

How do I contact James Watkins for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in KY?

mental health professionals in KY typically earn $35,000 to $88,000 annually, with a median of $51,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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