Counselor Jobs in Missouri
Counselor Jobs in Missouri with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
230+ positions available
230+ Counselor Jobs in Missouri Available Now
These 88 roles pay ~$75k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Education & Training ResourcesExcelsior Springs, MO
ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO
Gateway FoundationSaint Joseph, MO
SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - CHILLICOTHE, MO
Gateway FoundationChillicothe, MO
Behavioral Health Therapist PRN
Community Health Systems Professional ServicesPoplar Bluff, MO
Substance Abuse Counselor
Education & Training ResourcesExcelsior Springs, MO
Therapist (Part-time)
Presbyterian Childrens Homes and ServicesMissouri
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Ellie Mental Health - 062Saint Peters, MO
Mental Health Therapist - Child Therapist - Crossroads Counseling (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm)
University HealthKansas City, MO
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - BH Intensive Community Services (ICS) - FT (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm)
University HealthKansas 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.
Counselor roles in Missouri advertise $4k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs MO | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this page) | $71k | — | 5.6/10 | 684 |
| Arkansasborders | $89k | +$18k | 5.7/10 | 265 |
| Oklahomaborders | $81k | +$10k | 5.7/10 | 339 |
| Nebraskaborders | $76k | +$4k | 5.6/10 | 193 |
| Kansasborders | $69k | −$2k | 5.4/10 | 381 |
| Iowaborders | $69k | −$3k | 5.7/10 | 389 |
| Kentuckyborders | $68k | −$3k | 5.8/10 | 545 |
| Illinoisborders | $66k | −$5k | 5.7/10 | 1757 |
“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Missouri: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Missouri offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in missouri. With 230+ open positions, 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 4.8/10, with 5% 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, University Health, Education & Training Resources, Gateway Foundation, 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, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,759+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Missouri.
How much do counselors earn in Missouri?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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, University Health, Education & Training Resources, Gateway Foundation, 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 as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Missouri
Brightli26 open roles here · WLB 70/100
KVC Health Systems17 open roles here · WLB 55/100University Health11 open roles here · WLB 65/100
UHS9 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Community Counseling Center (CCC)8 open roles here · WLB 56/100Gateway Foundation7 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Alpharus Health6 open roles here · WLB 69/100
- Education & Training Resources6 open roles here · WLB 55/100