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230+ Counselor Jobs in Missouri

Counselor positions in Missouri with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

230+ positions available

230+ Counselor Jobs in Missouri Available Now

These 79 roles pay ~$80k median with 7.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Lyra Health logo

Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth (Unrestricted LCSW, LMFT, LPC - Missouri)

Lyra Health

CounselorRemote
78k
1w ago
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Ellie Mental Health - 124 logo

Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 124

CounselorRemote
55k - $85k
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

NRG MGMT logo

Primary Therapist

NRG MGMT

Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Oraclecloud logo

Counselor 3 - Central Region - MO St Louis

Oraclecloud

CounselorRemote
Top 25%

in Counseling

Brightli logo

School Based Therapist (Remote - Springfield Public Schools)

Brightli

CounselorRemote
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Ellie Mental Health - 107 logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 107

CounselorRemote
68k - $96k
30+ days ago
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Ellie Mental Health - 062 logo

Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 062

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Brightli logo

School Based Therapist (Marshfield, Willard, Nixa)

Brightli

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Mosaic Health System logo

Behavioral Health Clinician

Mosaic Health System

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Brightli logo

Licensed Therapist - Adult Residential SUD Program (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Brightli

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Cristo Rey Kansas City logo

Mental Health Counselor

Cristo Rey Kansas City

Top 25%

in Counseling

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS logo

SUD Adolescent Counselor

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS

Top 5%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

FCC Behavioral Health logo

Mental Health Therapist - Kennett ERE

FCC Behavioral Health

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Brightli logo

School Based Therapist

Brightli

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Crossroads Charter Schools logo

Secondary Counselor (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Crossroads Charter Schools

Top 25%

in School Counseling

Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Brightli logo

School-Based Therapist - Columbia, MO

Brightli

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote – Kansas City, MO)

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How Missouri Compares for Counselor Pay

Missouri against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$64k
Pay rank
#49 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #33
Open listings
129

Counselor roles in Missouri advertise $13k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Missouri compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MOWLBListings
Missouri (this page)$64k6.1/10129
Oklahomaborders$97k+$33k6.4/1064
Iowaborders$72k+$8k6.0/1095
Kansasborders$71k+$6k6.0/10119
Arkansasborders$69k+$5k6.2/1050
Kentuckyborders$69k+$5k5.9/10136
Nebraskaborders$68k+$3k6.1/1060
Illinoisborders$66k+$1k6.1/10483

“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Missouri Jobs

230+ counselor positions in Missouri

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in Missouri: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Missouri offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in missouri. With 230+ open positions and salaries ranging from $47K to $100K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 40% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Missouri on this page have an average score of 8.2/10, with 40% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in missouri include Brightli, Lyra Health, Ellie Mental Health - 124, NRG MGMT, and more. Positions span counselor jobs missouri. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in missouri, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Missouri?

Listed counselors in Missouri on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $47K to $100K per year, with a median near $60K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 40% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Missouri right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Brightli, Lyra Health, Ellie Mental Health - 124, NRG MGMT, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in missouri are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 230+ counselors positions in Missouri listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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