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Community Counseling Center (CCC)
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

School Based Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51k-$53k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Location: Ste Genevieve, MO

Pay Range

  • Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): $50,620 minimum annually and additional depending on experience
  • Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): $53,120 minimum and additional depending on experience
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Full - Time - Monday - Friday
  • Four 10 - hour days (approx. 7:30am - 6:00pm)
  • Five 8 - hour days (approx. 7:30am - 4:00pm)

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related human services field
  • LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC (or eligible - new graduate encouraged to apply)

Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing clinical therapy to children and adolescents based on clinical need as identified by school staff. Additionally, School-Based Therapists help in identifying who may qualify for the CPRC program and make necessary referrals for clients, as well as their families. The School-Based Therapist regularly consults with school staff in developing a multi-disciplinary approach to meeting the client's needs.

Job Duties

Provide direct mental health services and referrals to include consent to treat, releases of confidential information, and completed CCC packet.

  • Coordinate services between the schools and CCC.
  • Create and maintain a calendar with daily therapeutic activities.

Complete treatment plans, progress notes, DLA-20, updates, and all chart requirements. Involve family and school in treatment planning, working with the family system to facilitate the needs of the child.

  • Act as a liaison between agency and community resources.
  • Follow up on no show appointments.
  • Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.

Participate in the on-call schedule rotation as agreed upon by SBT Supervisor and Director of Outpatient and Emergency Services.

Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.

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

The therapist provides direct clinical mental health services to children and adolescents within a school setting. They also coordinate care with school staff, families, and community resources to develop effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionDocumentationFamily therapyLiaison servicesReferral coordinationMulti-disciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Community Counseling Center (CCC) a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,942 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,942 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$51k–$53kMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $66k–$86k)318 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$57k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Missouri137 active8,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMissouri Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 15% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Community Counseling Center (CCC)#16 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,942 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 17 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
13% this job
PSLF eligible
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Community Counseling Center (CCC)

Mental Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

24 Paid Days Off First Year + Birthday Off
Seven Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
Retirement Auto-Enrollment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Schedule (4x10 or 5x8)

Living in Ste. Genevieve

Median resident rent
$771/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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