Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Missouri
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where employers like BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and Burrell Behavioral Health maintain large and ongoing hiring needs. Demand is strongest for clinical social workers specializing in behavioral health, child welfare, and hospital-based care coordination, with openings available from newly licensed professionals through senior clinicians and program directors. Missouri's dense network of community mental health centers and integrated health systems keeps this among the more active markets in the Midwest. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Children’s Mercy is seeking an experienced Acute Mental Health Provider to deliver crisis-focused care to children and adolescents ages 2–17. This role includes mental health assessments, safety and suicide risk evaluations, and brief therapeutic interventions. Providers support crisis stabilization, safety planning, and appropriate treatment referrals. Care is delivered in the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center and CMH Emergency Departments. The provider works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care, with flexibility to support other Child and Family Mental Health areas as needed.
This is a PRN role that will cover weekends (primarily Sundays) 2:00pm-2:30pm but on occasion there may be other shifts that can be picked up as needed such as:
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- 5:00pm-11:00pm
- 11:00pm-8:00am
Some of the benefits CMH offers our licensed Mental Health professionals:
- Numerous CEU opportunities per year, either department specific, or hospital-wide
- Annual stipend for qualified bilingual employees
- License renewal reimbursement
- Engagement in shared decision making through a variety of hospital wide workgroups and committees
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
- Child and Family Therapy Service Provision and Documentation: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will provide evidence based mental health treatments to patients and families within the clinical area they are assigned.
- Case Management and Collaboration: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will maintain ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships. This may include communication with referral sources, service providers, community mental health providers and care team members. as well as, assisting families with accessing community services and transitioning to other treatment providers when needed.
- Professional Development: This Child and Family Mental Health Provider will demonstrate active involvement and leadership within the team, department, and hospital by regular attendance at meetings and educational opportunities, serving as a consultant for other members of the department and hospital, participation on committees, and responding to hospital and/or community requests for educational programs.
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Master's Degree and
- 1-2 years experience and
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LCSW MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO
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If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
- Within 90 days you must also obtain a Kansas License OR
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If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
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LPC MO Licensed Professional Counselor
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If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
- Within 90 days you must also obtain a Kansas LCPC License.
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If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay:Remote Work/Work from Home:
This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.
Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Children’s Mercy is seeking an experienced Acute Mental Health Provider to deliver crisis-focused care to children and adolescents ages 2–17. This role includes mental health assessments, safety and suicide risk evaluations, and brief therapeutic interventions. Providers support crisis stabilization, safety planning, and appropriate treatment referrals. Care is delivered in the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center and CMH Emergency Departments. The provider works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care, with flexibility to support other Child and Family Mental Health areas as needed.
This is a PRN role that will cover weekends (primarily Sundays) 2:00pm-2:30pm but on occasion there may be other shifts that can be picked up as needed such as:
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- 5:00pm-11:00pm
- 11:00pm-8:00am
Some of the benefits CMH offers our licensed Mental Health professionals:
- Numerous CEU opportunities per year, either department specific, or hospital-wide
- Annual stipend for qualified bilingual employees
- License renewal reimbursement
- Engagement in shared decision making through a variety of hospital wide workgroups and committees
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
- Child and Family Therapy Service Provision and Documentation: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will provide evidence based mental health treatments to patients and families within the clinical area they are assigned.
- Case Management and Collaboration: The Child and Family Mental Health Provider will maintain ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships. This may include communication with referral sources, service providers, community mental health providers and care team members. as well as, assisting families with accessing community services and transitioning to other treatment providers when needed.
- Professional Development: This Child and Family Mental Health Provider will demonstrate active involvement and leadership within the team, department, and hospital by regular attendance at meetings and educational opportunities, serving as a consultant for other members of the department and hospital, participation on committees, and responding to hospital and/or community requests for educational programs.
-
Master's Degree and
- 1-2 years experience and
-
LCSW MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO
-
If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
- Within 90 days you must also obtain a Kansas License OR
-
If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
-
LPC MO Licensed Professional Counselor
-
If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
- Within 90 days you must also obtain a Kansas LCPC License.
-
If you are hired to work in Missouri, you need to have Missouri License (LMSW/LCSW) or (LPC) upon hire.
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay:Remote Work/Work from Home:
This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social worker jobs across Missouri.
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for clinical roles
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of Missouri Medicaid behavioral health billing and documentation standards
- Valid Missouri driver's license and reliable transportation for community or home-based caseloads
Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical social worker in Missouri?
You become a clinical social worker in Missouri by earning a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, then applying for licensure through the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers under the Division of Professional Registration. The clinical license requires supervised postgraduate hours and passing the ASWB Clinical examination. Missouri also offers provisional licensure during the supervised experience period, which allows you to begin working under an approved supervisor before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire clinical social workers in Missouri?
Missouri clinical social worker roles are posted by State of Missouri, BJC HealthCare, and Ozarks Community Hospital 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 state-contracted child welfare agencies generate consistent year-round demand across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most clinical social worker jobs?
St. Louis, Fulton, and Kansas City are the Missouri cities with the most clinical social worker openings. Kansas City and St. Louis drive the bulk of postings through their major hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and VA facilities, while Springfield anchors demand in southwest Missouri through Burrell Behavioral Health and a cluster of regional hospitals serving a broad rural catchment area.
Are there remote clinical social worker jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because clinical social work often involves in-person assessment, crisis response, and facility-based care. About 57% of clinical social worker openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a real but limited share of the market. Telehealth therapy and care management roles are the positions most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a clinical social worker in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for positions while completing your supervised postgraduate hours under Missouri's provisional licensure, which lets you work as a social worker in a credentialed role before you hold the full LCSW. BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and Burrell Behavioral Health regularly hire provisionally licensed social workers into structured supervision programs. Case manager and care coordinator roles at Missouri community mental health centers also serve as strong lateral entries, building the clinical hours and documentation experience employers expect for licensed positions.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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