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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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Regular
- Part-time
- Mercy Hospital St Louis
- JR274151
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
MERCY ST LOUIS HOSPITAL
Department: Behavioral Health
Status: Part-Time - Nights
#BeAMercyNurse
Incentives:
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 - No Contract
Base Pay (Determined by Experience) + Differentials
Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
Annual Merit Increase
Benefits: Day One Health, Dental and Vision
Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Referral Bonus Opportunity
Education Assistance:
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)
PTO/Vacation Time
Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Regular
- Part-time
- Mercy Hospital St Louis
- JR274151
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
MERCY ST LOUIS HOSPITAL
Department: Behavioral Health
Status: Part-Time - Nights
#BeAMercyNurse
Incentives:
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 - No Contract
Base Pay (Determined by Experience) + Differentials
Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
Annual Merit Increase
Benefits: Day One Health, Dental and Vision
Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Referral Bonus Opportunity
Education Assistance:
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)
PTO/Vacation Time
Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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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 Health20
- University Health KC17
- SSM Health11
- Mercy8
- Compass Health Network6
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, University Health KC, and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia 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 13% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 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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