Hiring therapists & counselors in Columbia, MO

Now Hiring: LMSW,LCSW,LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist in Columbia, MO

Location: Columbia, MO
Position: Full-time
Client Load: minimum 25 clients per week
Hours: Flexible (Morning, Evening, and Weekend hours available)

How much more healing could you provide your clients without the added stress of agency red tape or managing the business side of being a therapist?

Aspire Counseling is looking for open-minded, proactive, team-oriented clinicians to join our private practice offices in either Columbia, MO. We’re looking for providers who are deeply committed to helping clients achieve real results in their healing. Our team needs someone who is dedicated to the transformative power of psychotherapy & is ready to work collaboratively in a supportive, inclusive environment.

As a practice, we firmly believe that clients from all walks of life - regardless of race, religion, gender, or orientation - deserve mental peace and well-being. We don't care about who you love, how you look, or your sports team allegiances (though, we do appreciate a good Chiefs or Tigers fan). What matters to us is whether you align with our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community.

I’m sure you’re already thinking “That sounds just like me!” So let's talk about the details:

Who we are looking for:

• Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Licensed Practical Counselors (LPC) in the state of Missouri

• Adept at offering one or more of the following evidence based practices: EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention -OR- someone who is eager to be trained in one or more of the above modalities!

• Lifelong learners and those that are proactive in their professional development

• Team-oriented, reliable colleagues who are open and eager to consult with a team of drama-free, skilled clinicians 

• Willingness to offer some sessions during highly requested times: early mornings (7AM-9AM), evenings (4PM-later), and/or weekends 

• Ability to maintain a client load of 23-30 as desired

• Someone located in or willing to relocate to Columbia, MO.

• Must be able to attend weekly team check-ins via Zoom, Mondays 11AM-11:30AM

Essential Qualities:

• No-drama approach: You thrive in calm, professional environments and communicate directly

• Clinical excellence: You're committed to providing high-quality care and ongoing improvement

• Adaptability: You can meet diverse client needs and adjust treatment approaches accordingly

• Growth mindset: You value consultation, feedback, and continuous learning

• Collaborative spirit: You work well with a team while maintaining clinical autonomy

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible schedule: Set the hours that work best for you and your clients! We’re open to flexibility when it comes to your schedule. We trust our team to make responsible decisions maintaining their own schedules and encourage work/life balance

• Professional development assistance and support for full time staff

• Clerical support and client inquiry coverage daily 

• Beautiful office space at each location including snacks & drinks for you and your clients

• Competitive clinical rate determined post-interview based on experience, evidence based methods used, number of reduced rate slots offered and qualifications. Typical starting clinical rate is generally $40-67 for each client you see.

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time status, including PTO, 6 holidays, IRA match & health insurance.

**Please note that we are NOT hiring a virtual only therapist at this time and are only looking for clinicians who can be in one of our physical office locations at least a couple days per week.**