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Community Counseling Center (CCC)
Fredericktown, Missouri

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51k-$56k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC)
  • New Graduates Welcome + Free Clinical Supervision Location: Fredericktown and Marble Hill MO Full-Time | Weekdays Only | Flexible Schedule Options
  • Choose the Schedule That Works for You
  • 4-day work week (4x10-hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm)
  • OR traditional 5-day schedule (8-hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm)
  • No weekends required

Why Join Community Counseling Center (CCC)?

  • FREE Clinical supervision provided for provisionally licensed therapists
  • Administrative support provided – scheduling, billing, and insurance credentialing handled for you
  • 4-day work week option for improved work-life balance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • NHSC-approved site (loan repayment opportunities available)
  • Free CEU training + licensure renewal reimbursement
  • Collaborative, team-based environment
  • Utilize ELEOS in clinical documentation for progress notes
  • Established organization serving the community since 1974
  • Starting salary may be higher based on relevant experience.
  • Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 annually
  • Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 annually

About the Role

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide counseling services to children, adults, and families with a wide range of needs-from life transitions to more complex mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

You'll use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) while working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team. Caseload: Typically 80–85 clients (Supported by dedicated administrative staff to reduce non-clinical workload)

What You'll Do

  • Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy
  • Complete intakes, assessments, and treatment plans
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external providers
  • Participate in team meetings and case consultations
  • Follow up on missed appointments to support client engagement

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
  • LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC (or eligible-new graduates encouraged to apply)
  • Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a mental health setting
  • Valid driver's license or State ID for current State of residence.

About CCC

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a trusted behavioral health provider serving Southeast Missouri since 1974. As an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, we deliver a full continuum of care across our five-county service area.

Benefits

  • 24 days PTO in your first year + your birthday off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement plan with auto-enrollment
  • Employee referral program
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. For accommodations during the hiring process, please contact: employment@cccntr.com

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Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to children, adults, and families while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Intake assessmentsCase managementDual diagnosis treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Community Counseling Center (CCC) a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Community Counseling Center (CCC) ranks #14 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.7
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Fredericktown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$196k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$846/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Counseling Center (CCC)

Mental Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

24 days PTO
7 paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Retirement plan with auto-enrollment
Free clinical supervision
Administrative support
PSLF eligible