Mental Health Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, LPC)

Location: Perryville and Ste. Genevieve, MO
Full Time: Exempt
Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Pay Range:

• $47,500 - $53,000 - Provisional Licensed Staff (LMSW / PLPC)
• $53,000 - 58,000/year - Fully Licensed Staff (LCSW / LPC)

Min. Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain (must have confirmation of passed test), a valid provisional therapy or counseling license (LMSW / PLPC).
• Preference will go to those with full licensure (LCSW / LPC)

• Two years’ experience in a mental health setting 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.

Want to quickly submit your app? Text "ClinicalTher" to 573-261-6999 to submit your application via text!

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits

• 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
• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site National Health Service Corps (Loan Repayment for Clinicians)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

We partner with local resources to provide free training to staff to maintain CEU requirements for licensure, as well as reimburse the cost for licensure renewal for staff members providing therapy.

The Outpatient Program:
The Outpatient program provides counseling for adults and children and is available at all clinic locations. Licensed counselors assist individuals, couples, families and groups experiencing life transition issues, as well as, more chronic and severe emotional problems.

What the Therapist Position Looks Like:

As a Therapist, you would be responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of children, adults, and families. Populations that we serve are across the life span with varying degrees of mental health needs. These can range from situational stressors to more chronic mental health diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression and anxiety. Typical caseload sizes range from 80-85 clients. Commonly used treatment modalities are CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

Thankfully, at CCC, we have a fantastic support staff that does the scheduling of appointments, credentialing with insurance panels, and billing of services. Additionally as a Therapist with the agency, you would be part of multi-disciplinary treatment team to best support the needs of the individuals that we serve.

Essential Functions

1. Conduct individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
2. Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and the DLA-20 as required per agency standards.
3. Attend appropriate staffing, treatment planning, record and peer review meetings associated with clinical duties.
4. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
5. Maintain appropriate license by completing CE requirements and renewal of license.
6. Follow up on no show appointments.
7. Coordinate services with other providers internally and externally.

Non Essential Functions

1. Maintain compliance with all policy and procedures.
2. Complete all required training.
3. Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
4. Attend clinical and administrative meetings as required
5. Be involved in outreach clinical duties as required.
6. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff members.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Community Counseling Center 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.