Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free clinical supervision

Administrative support

4-Day work week

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NHSC approved site

Free CEU training + licensure renewal

Team-based environment

ELEOs for documentation

Established organization since 1974

Job summary

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is seeking new graduates for outpatient therapy positions in Perryville and Ste Genevieve, MO. We offer a flexible schedule including a 4-day work week and traditional 5-day options, with free clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists and strong administrative support.

You will treat adults, children and families using CBT and MI, with a typical caseload of 80–85 clients, supported by staff to reduce non-clinical work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field as minimum education.
• Licensure or eligibility: LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC (new grads welcome).
• Valid Driver's License or State ID for residence in MO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and the DLA-20 as required per agency standards.
• Attend staffing, treatment planning, record and peer review meetings.
• Document according to policies and procedures per agency standards.
• Maintain license by completing CE requirements and renewal.
• Follow up on no show appointments.
• Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.

Skills

Empathy

Outpatient counseling

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field

LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC (or eligible)

Job description

New Graduates Welcome + Free Clinical Supervision

Location Split:

Perryville and Ste Genevieve Missouri

Pay:

• Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 minimum annually and additional depending on experience.
• Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 minimum and additional depending on experience.

Choose the Schedule That Works for You!

Flexible Schedule Options:

• Or traditional 5 - Day schedule (8 - hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm)

Perks to joining CCC as a Therapist:

• Free clinical supervision provided for provisionally licensed therapists
• Administrative support provided - scheduling, billing, and insurance credentialing handled for you
• 4 - Day work week option for improved work - life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• NHSC - approved site (loan repayment opportunities available)
• Free CEU training + licensure renewal reimbursement
• Collaborate, team - based environment
• Utilize ELEOs (AI Powdered system) in clinical documentation for progress notes
• Established organization serving the community since 1974

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field
• LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC (or eligible - new graduates encouraged to apply)
• Valid Driver's License or State ID for current State of Residence.

About the Role:

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide counseling services to adults, children's, and families with a wide range of needs - from life transitions to more complex mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

You'll use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) while working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team. Caseload: Typically 80 - 85 Clients (Supported by dedicated administrative staff to reduce non - clinical workload).

Job Duties:

• Conduct individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and the DLA-20 as required per agency standards.
• Attend appropriate staffing, treatment planning, record and peer review meetings associated with clinical duties.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
• Maintain appropriate license by completing CE requirements and renewal of license.
• Follow up on no show appointments.
• Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.

Note: Benefits may vary depending on hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.