Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Missouri are among the most active in the region, with strong demand running through community mental health centers, hospital-based behavioral health units, and outpatient private practices. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where established employers such as SSM Health, BJC HealthCare, and Burrell Behavioral Health maintain consistent hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include trauma-focused therapy, substance use counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Westport Counseling Associates is looking for Therapist to contract with us to provide mental health services to children and families in the greater Kansas City area. Make your own schedule and client caseload. This is a great opportunity for PLPC and those seeking hours for licensure in Missouri and Kansas. Professional Supervision is provided for Clinical hours. Please apply if you are ready to learn and grow in this profession.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $47.50 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64114
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Mental Health Therapist Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ellie Mental Health10
- FCC Behavioral Health5
- Calo Programs4
- KVC Health Systems4
- University Health KC4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for case coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Missouri?
To become a licensed mental health therapist in Missouri, you must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field and then apply through the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists or the Missouri Division of Professional Registration depending on your credential path. Most therapists pursue the Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker designation, which each require supervised post-graduate hours and passing a national licensing exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Missouri?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Missouri right now include Ellie Mental Health, FCC Behavioral Health, and Calo Programs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and community behavioral health centers tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas.
Which Missouri cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Wentzville account for the largest share of mental health therapist openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive the highest volume because of their concentration of major hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large outpatient behavioral health groups, while Springfield supports steady hiring through Burrell Behavioral Health and the regional medical facilities anchoring southwest Missouri.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because licensed therapists can deliver talk-based services over telehealth platforms without requiring hands-on care. About 67% of mental health therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting widespread adoption of telehealth since Missouri expanded its telehealth parity policies. Individual therapy, intake assessments, and case management tasks are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to community mental health centers, which routinely hire provisionally licensed candidates still accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure. Large Missouri employers such as Burrell Behavioral Health and Places for People in St. Louis offer structured supervision programs for new graduates working toward their LPC or LCSW. Candidates who hold a provisional license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration and have a signed supervision agreement are competitive for these roles, as are applicants transitioning from adjacent positions such as case manager, crisis specialist, or residential counselor.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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