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Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Perryville, MO

Community Counseling Center (CCC)$50,620–$56,120/yrPerryville, MOFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Missouri post a median of $53.25 an hour, the middle half $32.07–$56.50, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Missouri earn a median of $27.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

New Graduates Welcome + Free Clinical Supervision

Location Split: Perryville and Ste Genevieve Missouri

Pay

  • Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 minimum annually and additional depending on experience.
  • Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 minimum and additional depending on experience.

Choose the Schedule That Works for You!

Flexible Schedule Options

  • 4 - Day work week (4 X 10 - hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm)
  • Or traditional 5 - Day schedule (8 - hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm)

Perks to joining CCC as a Therapist

  • Free clinical supervision provided for provisionally licensed therapists
  • Administrative support provided - scheduling, billing, and insurance credentialing handled for you
  • 4 - Day work week option f or improved work - life balance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • NHSC - approved site (loan repayment opportunities available)
  • Free CEU training + licensure renewal reimbursement
  • Collaborate, team - based environment
  • Utilize ELEOs (AI Powdered system) in clinical documentation for progress notes
  • Established organization serving the community since 1974

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field
  • LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC (or eligible - new graduates encouraged to apply)
  • Valid Driver's License or State ID for current State of Residence.

About the Role

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide counseling services to adults , children's , and families with a wide range of needs - from life transitions to more complex mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

You'll use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) while working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team. Caseload: Typically 80 - 85 Clients (Supported by dedicated administrative staff to reduce non - clinical workload).

Job Duties

  • Conduct individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
  • Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and the DLA-20 as required per agency standards.
  • Attend appropriate staffing, treatment planning, record and peer review meetings associated with clinical duties.
  • Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
  • Maintain appropriate license by completing CE requirements and renewal of license.
  • Follow up on no show appointments.
  • Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.

Our Benefits:

Note: Benefits may vary depending on hours worked.

  • 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
  • Seven Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
  • Retirement Auto - Enrollment
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Much More!

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.

From Community Counseling Center (CCC)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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