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FCC Behavioral Health
Kennett, Missouri

Crisis Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Crisis counselor role in Kennett, MO. Master's degree in counseling or related field required. Provide crisis assessments and interventions.

Join FCC Behavioral Health as a Crisis Counselor – Kennett, MO in Kennett, Missouri.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Responsibilities

The Crisis Counselor conducts timely crisis assessments and provides interventions for individuals at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. They are responsible for developing aftercare plans, maintaining client records, and collaborating with community partners like law enforcement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. They must also meet the requirements for licensure in Missouri or qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis assessmentCrisis interventionBehavioral healthLethal means counselingSafety planningClinical documentationCivil detention proceduresAftercare planningEvidence-based practiceCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% 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)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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