Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Missouri are consistently in demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in community mental health centers, integrated care systems, and substance use treatment facilities serving both urban and rural populations at every experience level from newly licensed to senior clinician. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield anchor the market, where established employers like BJC HealthCare, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Compass Health Network maintain significant ongoing hiring. The most active specialties include trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
- Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
- Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- One year registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
1200000128 BHS - Adult AcuteScheduled Weekly Hours:
36Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
RegularJob Summary:
Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
- Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
- Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- One year registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
1200000128 BHS - Adult AcuteScheduled Weekly Hours:
36Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burrell Behavioral Health23
- Compass Health Network9
- SSM Health5
- BJC HealthCare5
- Central Ozarks Medical Center4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical credential
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to complete required assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately
- Commitment to cultural competency and trauma-informed care practices
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Missouri?
You must earn a master's degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then obtain licensure through the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists or the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, depending on your discipline. Most behavioral health therapist roles require a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist credential. Supervised post-graduate hours are required before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Missouri?
Missouri behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Burrell Behavioral Health, Compass Health Network, and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's density of community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and large regional hospital systems makes it one of the more active states for consistent behavioral health therapist openings.
Which Missouri cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield account for the most behavioral health therapist openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through large integrated health systems and community mental health infrastructure, while Springfield's concentration of regional medical centers and behavioral health networks like Burrell Behavioral Health sustains strong demand even outside the two major metros.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 28% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Missouri providers have expanded virtual care. Individual therapy, psychiatric intake assessments, and case management are the functions most frequently offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate-level or pre-licensure clinician roles at community mental health centers, which routinely hire candidates who hold a master's degree but have not yet completed supervised hours. Missouri employers like Burrell Behavioral Health and Compass Health Network offer structured supervision tracks that count toward licensure. Lateral moves from case manager, mental health technician, or residential counselor roles are common routes in, and holding a conditional license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration signals readiness to hire managers.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your license, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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