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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

THERAPIST

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com

Southeast Behavioral Hospital

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri.

Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work.

This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

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Qualifications

Job Summary

The Therapist provides clinical social work services in designated areas in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Southeast Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health field. Prefer candidates with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in advanced clinical/management practice.

License: Appropriate state licensure in mental health. Preference will be given to candidates holding a LCSW licensure or greater.

Additional Requirements

A strong knowledge of TJC, CMS, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Benefit Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Assistance (If offered)

STAR LRP Designated Facility

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyPsychiatric careMental health counselingTJC complianceCMS regulations

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

Top Counselor Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 30 employers

13
<$75k
9
$75k-95k
5
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Gotham Enterprises · Davie, Florida

$115k-$120k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham Enterprises · Florissant, Missouri

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

$74k-$117k
#4

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000

$81k-$117k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cape Girardeau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UHS

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities
Tuition Assistance