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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.

Chestnut Health Systems logo

Treatment Court/Substance Use Therapist

Chestnut Health Systems

Work-life

6.6/10

Gateway Foundation logo

SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR

Gateway Foundation

Work-life

6.6/10

REDISCOVER logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Co-Occurring Disorder Team

REDISCOVER

Work-life

6.6/10

Sana Lake Recovery Center logo

THERAPIST

Sana Lake Recovery Center

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Gateway Foundation logo

ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO

Gateway Foundation

Work-life

6.6/10

Gateway Foundation logo

SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - CHILLICOTHE, MO

Gateway Foundation

Work-life

6.6/10

Heartland Center For Behavioral Change logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Heartland Center For Behavioral Change

Work-life

6.6/10

Brightli logo

Licensed Therapist (Substance Use Disorder Recovery)

Brightli

Work-life

6.6/10

Healing House logo

Qualified Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Healing House

Work-life

6.6/10

Third Space logo

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC

Third SpaceGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
4d ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Third Space logo

Associate Therapist

Third SpaceGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
6d ago
Work-life

6.4/10

SSM Health logo

Behavioral Health IOP Therapist - PRN

SSM Health

Work-life

6.4/10

Brightli logo

Crisis Counselor, CCP Grant-3

Brightli

Work-life

6.4/10

Jackson County, Missouri logo

Counselor, Mental Health - Residential Services

Jackson County, Missouri

CounselorKansas City, MO
25.26-$31.57 per hour
Work-life

6.4/10

Freeman Health System logo

Therapist-Will's Place (TeleHealth)

Freeman Health System

CounselorRemote
Work-life

6.1/10

Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services logo

Therapist (Part-time)

Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services

Work-life

6.0/10

Centurion Health logo

Qualified Mental Health Professional (P-LPC, LPC or LCSW license required) (78308)

Centurion Health

Work-life

6.0/10

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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 $44K to $89K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

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 6.3/10, with 15% 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 Gateway Foundation, Brightli, Third Space, Chestnut Health Systems, 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 $44K to $89K per year, with a median near $53K. 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 15% 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 Gateway Foundation, Brightli, Third Space, Chestnut Health Systems, 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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