Clinical Social Work Jobs in Missouri

Clinical Social Work jobs in Missouri concentrate in behavioral health, child welfare, and hospital-based care settings, with demand at every level from newly licensed practitioners to senior clinicians and program directors. The largest hiring activity is in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where employers such as BJC HealthCare, Children's Mercy Kansas City, and Burrell Behavioral Health maintain consistent, ongoing hiring. School-based counseling, substance use treatment, and integrated care coordination are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Mercy
Social Work Care Manager II-IPCM/FT-Onsite Mercy Hospital STL
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Social Work Care Manager II-IPCM/FT-Onsite Mercy Hospital STL
Mercy
St. Louis, Missouri
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Social Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Case Manager
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Social Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Case Manager
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Kansas City, Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$93k - $121k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care
Social Work Assistant
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Social Work Assistant
Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care
Raymore, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree in social work
51-200

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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Research Assistant, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences - Urban Education Research Center
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Research Assistant, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences - Urban Education Research Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$25 - $30/hr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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North Central Missouri College
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AMBASSADOR (work study)
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North Central Missouri College
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AMBASSADOR (work study)
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, Missouri
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
11-50

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Clinical Social Work Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
5 jobs
Raymore
1 job
Trenton
1 job
St. Louis
1 job
Lees Summit
1 job

Clinical Social Work Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Missouri-Kansas City3 open roles
Mercy
Mercy1 open role
Cornerstones of Care
Cornerstones of Care1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social work jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential required
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
  • Strong knowledge of Missouri Medicaid billing, managed care requirements, and community resources

Clinical Social Work Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical social work in Missouri?

You begin by earning a Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then apply to the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers, which sits under the Division of Professional Registration. After completing the required post-graduate supervised hours under a qualified supervisor, you pass the ASWB Clinical examination to obtain your Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. The LCSW is the standard license for independent clinical practice in Missouri.

Which companies hire clinical social works in Missouri?

Missouri clinical social work roles are posted by University of Missouri-Kansas City, Mercy, and Cornerstones of Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and child welfare agencies tend to post the most consistent volume of clinical social work openings across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most clinical social work jobs?

Kansas City, Raymore, and Trenton account for the greatest concentration of clinical social work openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive demand through their major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large community behavioral health networks, while Springfield anchors hiring in southwest Missouri through regional health systems and publicly funded mental health centers serving rural communities throughout the Ozarks.

Are there remote clinical social work jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many clinical social work roles involve in-person assessment, crisis intervention, or hands-on case management. About 0% of clinical social work openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting real but limited flexibility in the field. Telehealth therapy and care coordination roles within behavioral health organizations are the positions most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a clinical social work in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for LMSW-level positions while accumulating your supervised hours toward the LCSW, which keeps you competitive immediately after graduation. Large Missouri employers such as BJC HealthCare, Burrell Behavioral Health, and the Missouri Department of Social Services hire MSW graduates into associate clinician, case manager, and care coordinator roles that count toward licensure supervision. Gaining a practicum at a community mental health center or hospital during your MSW program is the credential that most distinguishes new applicants to Missouri hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to clinical social work jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.

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