Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$51k-$56k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
New Graduates Welcome + Free Clinical Supervision
Location Split: Perryville and Ste Genevieve Missouri
Pay
Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 minimum annually and additional depending on experience.
- Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 minimum and additional depending on experience.
- Choose the Schedule That Works for You!
Flexible Schedule Options
- 4 - Day work week (4 X 10 - hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm)
- Or traditional 5 - Day schedule (8 - hour days) - (Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm)
Perks to Joining CCC as a Therapist
- 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
- Collaborate, team - based environment
- Utilize ELEOs (AI Powdered system) in clinical documentation for progress notes
- Established organization serving the community since 1974
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Related Field
- LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC (or eligible - new graduates encouraged to apply)
- Valid Driver's License or State ID for current State of Residence.
About the Role
As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide counseling services to adults, children's, 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).
Job Duties
Conduct individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and the DLA-20 as required per agency standards.
Attend appropriate staffing, treatment planning, record and peer review meetings associated with clinical duties.
Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
- Maintain appropriate license by completing CE requirements and renewal of license.
- Follow up on no show appointments.
- Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.
Our Benefits
- Note: Benefits may vary depending on hours worked.
- 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
- Retirement Auto - Enrollment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Employee Referral Program
- Much More!
Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to clients with diverse mental health needs. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including intakes, assessments, and treatment plans, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Community Counseling Center (CCC) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
Counselor Career Context
Community Counseling Center (CCC) ranks #16 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $51k–$56k | Mental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $66k–$86k)318 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Missouri | 137 active | 8,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Missouri Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 15% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Community Counseling Center (CCC) | #16 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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