Licensed Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Licensed Therapist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in behavioral health systems, community mental health centers, and hospital-based outpatient programs, with demand running from entry-level associate positions through senior clinician and supervisory roles. The heaviest hiring is in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large employers like Mercy Health, BJC HealthCare, and Burrell Behavioral Health maintain ongoing licensed therapist openings. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent mental health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Therapist - Outpatient Services
Location: Kansas City / Independence, Missouri
Department: Outpatient Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives every day. This rewarding opportunity offers the ability to provide life-changing therapeutic services, collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals, grow your clinical expertise, work with a diverse client population, and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to recovery and wellness. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled clinician who values teamwork, professional growth, and helping others achieve lasting positive change.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide crisis intervention services, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and facilitate therapeutic groups that promote recovery and long-term success. This role offers the opportunity to utilize evidence-based practices while building strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to reach their goals.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy to an assigned caseload of clients, including individual, family, and group services
- Appropriately document all clinical/program activities according to quality standards
- Conduct treatment planning and reviews for assigned clients in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate service delivery
- Coordinate and monitor group counseling and group education activities for program participants
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work - Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
- Current Missouri License as: PLPC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Therapist - Outpatient Services
Location: Kansas City / Independence, Missouri
Department: Outpatient Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives every day. This rewarding opportunity offers the ability to provide life-changing therapeutic services, collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals, grow your clinical expertise, work with a diverse client population, and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to recovery and wellness. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled clinician who values teamwork, professional growth, and helping others achieve lasting positive change.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide crisis intervention services, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and facilitate therapeutic groups that promote recovery and long-term success. This role offers the opportunity to utilize evidence-based practices while building strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to reach their goals.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy to an assigned caseload of clients, including individual, family, and group services
- Appropriately document all clinical/program activities according to quality standards
- Conduct treatment planning and reviews for assigned clients in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate service delivery
- Coordinate and monitor group counseling and group education activities for program participants
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work - Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
- Current Missouri License as: PLPC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist credential issued by Missouri
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in an outpatient or inpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records documentation and treatment planning requirements
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Licensed Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed therapist in Missouri?
Missouri licensure is issued by the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists or the Missouri Division of Professional Registration depending on your clinical discipline. Most paths require a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by a supervised post-degree internship and passage of a national clinical exam such as the NCE, LCSW, or NCMHCE. The Missouri Division of Professional Registration manages LPC, LCSW, and LMFT applications.
Which companies hire licensed therapists in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring licensed therapists in Missouri include EmpowerMe Wellness, LifeStance Health, and Burrell Behavioral Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's large behavioral health networks and integrated hospital systems generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City hold the most licensed therapist openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis lead because both metros anchor large health systems, academic medical centers, and community mental health networks, while Springfield drives demand through Mercy Hospital and Burrell Behavioral Health, one of the largest behavioral health providers in the Midwest.
Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, since telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 54% of licensed therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely Missouri providers have adopted virtual care. Individual therapy, case management consultations, and psychiatric medication support are the roles most frequently offered in a fully remote format.
How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a licensed therapist associate or provisional licensee role while completing your required supervised hours. Missouri community mental health centers, such as Burrell Behavioral Health and Places for People in St. Louis, regularly hire provisionally licensed clinicians and provide built-in supervision toward full licensure. Roles like case manager, behavioral health technician, and crisis counselor are common lateral moves that build the clinical hours needed to advance, and completing a Missouri-recognized internship during your master's program substantially shortens the time to your first full-time offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across behavioral health, hospital systems, and outpatient practices. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.
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