Associate Mental Health Counselor

• Associate Therapist
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Work Setting: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary

Working with clients one-on-one is the main focus of this Associate Therapist position. You will help clients identify treatment goals, explore current concerns, and work on practical ways to manage emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Sessions will be conducted under the supervision required by the applicable state licensing board. Outside client appointments, you will prepare clinical notes, review treatment progress, and bring relevant questions to your supervisor.

This position is intended for a graduate-level clinician who understands the responsibilities of providing counseling at the associate level and is prepared to develop clinical experience while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy within the authorized scope of practice.
• Establish treatment goals in collaboration with clients.
• Use appropriate counseling interventions under clinical supervision.
• Review client progress and identify areas requiring additional attention.
• Complete session notes and other required documentation.
• Participate in case consultation and supervision.
• Recognize situations requiring referral or additional assessment.
• Maintain client privacy and professional boundaries.
• Master's degree in counseling or a qualifying mental health discipline.
• Appropriate state associate license, registration, or supervised-practice authorization.
• Eligibility to provide counseling under qualified supervision.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques and clinical assessment.
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate client records.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Submit Your Resume

Applications are open to qualified associate-level therapists who meet the state's supervised-practice requirements.