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Community Counseling Center (CCC)
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

School Based Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51k-$56k

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • School Based Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, LPC)
  • Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO
  • Starting salary may be higher based on relevant experience and licensure.

Pay Range

  • Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 annually
  • Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 annually
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Full-Time | Exempt

Choose Between

  • Four 10-hour days (approx. 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, weekdays only)
  • Five 8-hour days (approx. 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, weekdays only)

Employees choosing the 4-day schedule will provide family therapy at the office outside typical school hours to support a more comprehensive, integrated treatment model.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in a Mental Health Field (MSW, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Etc.),

Provisional Therapy License required (PLPC/LMSW). LCSW or LPC also eligible.

Note: candidate must be eligible for licensure if not already obtained, this would include successful passing of relevant licensure testing such as NCE or LMSW Exam.

Previous experience providing crisis intervention, case management, and/or therapy is preferred.

This position requires a valid driver's license, proof of continuous auto insurance, and must have an acceptable driving record as outlined by agency policy.

Community Counseling Center is proud to offer FREE clinical supervision towards full licensureship for up and coming therapist!*

What Is School Based Therapy?

The focus of School Based Therapy is to decrease possible barriers for children to receive treatment by providing therapy services in schools. The program works closely with the local schools to prevent school expulsions due to mental health symptoms that may be hindering to the student's educational success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver therapeutic services to youth in a school setting-individual, group, and crisis intervention.
  • Coordinate care with families, school staff, and internal teams.
  • Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and collaborate in treatment planning.

We Invest in You

  • Free clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW/LPC)
  • Licensure renewal costs reimbursed

No-cost CEU Training to Maintain Credentials

Post-licensure commitment: In exchange for free supervision, a two-year employment commitment begins upon full licensure.

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 characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations 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.

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Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a mental health field and a provisional therapy license such as PLPC or LMSW. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyClinical documentationCare coordinationMental health assessment

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 7,961 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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  • Includes weekends

Living in Sainte Genevieve

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 4.8× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

Free clinical supervision
Licensure renewal reimbursement
No-cost CEU training
4-day work week option