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St. Charles, Missouri

Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days / Weekends)

CounselorIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$25.43-$31.27/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job description

Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days/Weekends)
Licensure not required — Master’s-level candidates are encouraged to apply!
Hourly Rate: $25.43 – $31.27
CenterPointe Hospital is a private, freestanding 150-bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing life-changing care for adults and seniors. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that with the right combination of medical care, therapy, and education, people can better understand their symptoms and build skills to manage daily life with confidence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard. · Maintain a caseload as assigned. · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan. · May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. · May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

· Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. · One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e. g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHPILOT #LI-CPSC #LI-HM1

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Therapist will provide psychotherapeutic interventions, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans for patients. They will also facilitate individual, group, or family sessions and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field. At least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

PsychotherapyDischarge planningCrisis interventionPatient documentationMental health counselingSubstance use treatmentFamily therapyGroup therapyIndividual therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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