Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs in Missouri

Licensed Professional Counselor jobs in Missouri are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, school districts, and substance use treatment programs. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield account for the largest share of openings, where employers like Burrell Behavioral Health, SSM Health, and BJC HealthCare maintain ongoing hiring for LPCs across outpatient, inpatient, and integrated care settings. The most in-demand specializations are trauma-focused therapy, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and school-based counseling. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerDeer Oaks Mental Health Associates
Top cityMissouri
Cities hiring9
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Professional Licensed Counselor / Provisional Licensed Counselor
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Professional Licensed Counselor / Provisional Licensed Counselor
Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation - Pathways to Brightness
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC
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Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC
Third Space
Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Remote (US)
Master's degree in social work

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
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Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$90k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Brightside Health
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Telehealth
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Telehealth
Brightside Health
Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$83 - $103/hr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in social work
201-500

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SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
O'Fallon, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Troy
1 job
Joplin
1 job
O'Fallon
1 job
Sikeston
1 job
Cassville
1 job
St. Louis
1 job
Farmington
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Poplar Bluff
1 job

Licensed Professional Counselor Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates
Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates3 open roles
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LCASI1 open role
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Third Space1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed professional counselor jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license issued by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors
  • Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a closely related clinical mental health field
  • Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Strong diagnostic skills and familiarity with DSM-5 criteria across common presentations
  • Ability to maintain a full caseload and meet productivity standards in a clinical environment

Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed professional counselor in Missouri?

You become a licensed professional counselor in Missouri by earning a master's degree in counseling or a related field, then applying for the Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) credential through the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors while completing your supervised hours. After finishing the required supervised experience, you pass the National Counselor Examination and apply for full LPC licensure. The Committee oversees all licensing and renewal in the state.

Which companies hire licensed professional counselors in Missouri?

Employers hiring licensed professional counselors in Missouri right now include Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, LCASI, and Third Space, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and school districts generate the most consistent and recurring openings for LPCs across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most licensed professional counselor jobs?

Missouri, Troy, and Joplin have the most licensed professional counselor openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis dominate because of their large hospital systems, community behavioral health networks, and university-affiliated clinics, while Springfield's anchor institutions like Burrell Behavioral Health and CoxHealth drive significant hiring in the southwest region.

Are there remote licensed professional counselor jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields. About 50% of licensed professional counselor openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth in outpatient behavioral health. Individual therapy, care coordination, and EAP counseling are the sub-roles most likely to be posted as fully remote or hybrid.

How can I get hired as a licensed professional counselor in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for the Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate credential and seeking positions that explicitly hire LPCCs for supervised residency hours. Missouri's community mental health centers, including Burrell Behavioral Health and Places for People, regularly bring on candidates still completing their hours. Roles titled counseling intern, behavioral health technician, or case manager at these organizations are common lateral entry points. A completed practicum, strong clinical documentation skills, and a signed supervision plan give candidates a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to licensed professional counselor jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to licensed professional counselor jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, identify roles that match your license status, specialization, and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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