Substance abuse counselor jobs in Missouri

Too few open substance abuse counselor jobs in Missouri post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $27.36/hr ($56,910 a year) for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Missouri (May 2025), against $28.53 nationally, 36th highest of 52 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

Trenton (2), Springfield (1), St. Charles (1) and St. Louis (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: Brightli (3), Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers (1) and CoxHealth (1). In all, 4 employers have substance abuse counselor jobs open in Missouri.

6 substance abuse counselor jobs are open in Missouri today at 4 employers on this board, about 0.7 for every 1,000 substance abuse counselors employed there (BLS counts 8,130, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors to grow 18.4% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

3 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician at BlueSprig (...hours and provide consistency through multiple client opportunities Immediate openings available,...); Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at BlueSprig (...hours and provide consistency through multiple client opportunities Immediate openings available,...); Residential Intensive Community Support Supervisor/Qualified Mental Health Professional at New Horizons Community Support Services (...can contribute to our organization. Position Overview We have an immediate opening for a Residential...).

3 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavioral Health Tech - Per Diem - Kansas City, MO at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (...skilled in a wide variety of high-level skills. HealthTrust offers Weekly direct deposit 401(k) plan...); Therapist - Physical - Contract - Days - Springfield, MO at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (...and understand English Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust: + Weekly direct deposit pay options +...); Remote Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Kinfolk ABA (...401k Plan options Competitive Salary with Performance Bonuses Weekly pay Generous PTO Paid Off Holidays...).

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician at BlueSprig (...with company match PTO, paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays Daily Pay — choose when you get paid...); Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at BlueSprig (...paid training and company-paid RBT certification — no experience Daily Pay — choose when you get paid...); Case Manager at Saint Francis Healthcare System (...Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access To learn more about our...). Every such job in Missouri.

6 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) – Partner Practice Opportunities at ARC Health Partners (Bilingual. ...specific populations (children, adolescents, couples, trauma, etc.) Bilingual or...); WIC-Breastfeeding Peer Counselor at Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers (Bilingual: Spanish. ...working within the WIC program or similar public health initiatives. Bilingual...); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Beyond Core Therapy (Bilingual: Spanish. ...passion for supporting children, families, and the Autism community. Bilingual in...). Every such job in Missouri.

19 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavior Technician (BT) – Entry Level at AbleLight; Behavior Technician at Archways ABA (...goals, and daily routines in a supportive and engaging environment. No prior experience...); Behavior Technician Afternoon hours at Archways ABA (...goals, and daily routines in a supportive and engaging environment. No prior experience...). Every such job in Missouri.

1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Autism Specialist Trainee / Behavior Technician - Joplin at Pediatrics Plus.

25 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Inpatient Therapist- $10K Sign On Bonus at Acadia Healthcare ($10,000 sign-on bonus); Main Behavioral Health Associate at Acadia Healthcare ($2,000 sign-on bonus); Main Behavioral Health Associate (2) at Acadia Healthcare ($2,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Missouri.

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavioral Health Resource Specialist at BJC HealthCare (Magnet. ...in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet®...); BJH Social Work Opportunities (Full-Time & Part-Time) at BJC HealthCare (Magnet. ...Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the...); Mental Health Tech, FT at BJC HealthCare (Magnet. ...in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet®...). Every such job in Missouri.

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Licensed Counselor - LCSW, LPC, or Psychologist at Citizens Memorial (...continuing education or loan reimbursement Up to $5000 Sign-On Bonus Relocation assistance What Your...); Child Behavior Technician at Genesis HealthCare (...Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or...); Pediatric Behavior Technician at Genesis HealthCare (...Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or...). Every such job in Missouri.

A state counselor credential; requirements run from a high school diploma with training hours to a master's degree. Alcohol and drug counselor credential (State certification board; exams by IC&RC; each state sets its own credential). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Missouri's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

33 people finished substance abuse counselor programs at 2 schools in Missouri in 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education). The most graduates: City Vision University in Kansas City (28) and Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in Springfield (5). Online schools count where they are based.

Of the employers hiring substance abuse counselors in Missouri, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson (CoxHealth, 4 of 5, 79% said nurses always communicated well), Cox Monett Hospital in Monett (CoxHealth, 3 of 5, 85% said nurses always communicated well) and Cox Medical Centers in Springfield (CoxHealth, 3 of 5, 73% said nurses always communicated well); Missouri's rated hospitals average 3.1 stars. Every Missouri hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Of the employers hiring substance abuse counselors in Missouri, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): Coxhealth at Home in Springfield (CoxHealth, 3.5 of 5); Missouri's rated agencies average 3.3 stars. Every Missouri home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Of the employers hiring substance abuse counselors in Missouri, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: Coxhealth at Home in Springfield (CoxHealth, 85% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars); Missouri's middle hospice: 83%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

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