Contract - Mental Health Clinical Therapist

Community Counseling Center (CCC) • Cape Girardeau, MO

10d • $40 - $60

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment for children, adults, and families in the Community Counseling Center service area. The primary need is in Bollinger and Madison Counties, with contract availability across Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve Counties in Missouri.

This is a contract role for 4–16 hours per week. Contract rates are $40 per hour for provisional licensees (PLPC or LMSW) and $60 per hour for fully licensed therapists (LPC or LCSW). Pay applies to required orientation (up to 40 hours), completed client sessions, and up to 20 hours of required annual training after the first year. Licensure supervision time for provisional licensees is unpaid, and provisional licensees must have a CCC licensure supervisor. Contract staff are not eligible for benefits such as insurance coverage or time off. Additional contract stipulations will be shared during the interview process.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain after confirmation of a passed test, a valid provisional therapy or counseling license (LMSW/PLPC).
• Valid driver's license or state ID for the current state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and the DLA-20 as required by agency standards.
• Attend appropriate staffing, treatment planning, record review, and peer review meetings related to clinical duties.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
• Maintain an appropriate license by completing continuing education requirements and renewing the license.
• Follow up on missed appointments.
• Coordinate services with internal and external providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level