Behavioral Health Therapist

at SSM Health

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 4:44:27 AM

Current Days Open
78
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$28.06 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$42.09 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
113
First Seen
10/7/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$28.06 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$42.09 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Monday-Friday-8:00AM-4:30pm- (Flexibility on the weekends) Coverage every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Knowledge of Epic is preferred Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Pay Range: $28.06 - $42.09 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides comprehensive assessments and diagnoses using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills for potential admission, including telehealth assessments. Develops a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and goals for the patient and provides psychotherapy, group, and family therapy if applicable. Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient. May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, treatment plans. Provides appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts and supportive services provided to each patient. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations. Provides direct clinical supervision to interns and assigned staff. Performs discharge planning. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent standing, twisting and walking. Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Or Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health State of Work Location: Wisconsin Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2050000207 Behavioral Health - Angela Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. 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