Behavioral Health Provider (LMSW, LCSW, LPC)- Ava Clinic/School Based

Social WorkerFull-Time

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$28-$35/hr

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Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Heart of the Ozarks

At Missouri Ozarks Community Health, we believe quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone. As a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we proudly serve the communities of Ava, Gainesville, Mansfield, Theodosia, Mountain Grove, Cabool, and Houston with comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

Since 1997, our compassionate team has been dedicated to improving lives-and we're continuing to grow.

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families thrive?

We're looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our collaborative Behavioral Health team.

This is more than a therapy role-it's an opportunity to be part of an integrated Primary Care team that treats the whole person. We recognize the powerful connection between physical, emotional, and behavioral health, and we work together to ensure our patients receive truly comprehensive care. This position will serve patients based within a public school setting AND a Clinical Setting at our Ava Clinic location.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our care team, this position will offer comprehensive behavioral health services through traditional therapy in a clinical setting and in a school setting with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group environments. The provider will be responsible for:

  • Provide traditional outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults
  • Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
  • Conduct initial and follow-up assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed
  • Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare system
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
  • Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation

Occasionally Travel to Local Sites as Requested

Your work will directly improve quality of life for individuals and families in our community.

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
  • Current state licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LPC.
  • Working knowledge of the DSM-5.
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices and therapeutic techniques.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to local sites as needed.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely document sessions and familiarity with healthcare regulations.
  • Experience in school-based or integrated behavioral health settings preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time position

Competitive Benefits Package Including

  • 401(k)
  • Sign on Bonus
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Continuing Education allowance & paid time
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off & Personal Days
  • Free Gym Membership to our Wellness Center or 50% reimbursement for other gyms
  • And more!

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families through quality behavioral health care, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at Missouri Ozarks Community Health by submitting your resume though our website or applications can be obtained at any of our clinic locations!

Potential employees will receive and must pass a drug/alcohol screening before employment can begin.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will deliver comprehensive behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, in both clinical and school-based settings. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and possess current state licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LPC. Strong knowledge of the DSM-5 and experience working with children and adolescents are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual counselingTreatment planningPatient advocacyMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ava

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Median resident rent
$696/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Sign-On Bonus
8 Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
CME Allowance & Paid Time
Life Insurance