Outpatient Counselor / Therapist - LCSW LPC - $10K Bonus

Outpatient Counselor / Therapist - LCSW LPC - $10K Bonus

Job Category: Counseling Requisition Number: OUTPA006355

Posted: June 3, 2026

Full-Time On-site Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Description

IOP Counselor - LCSW or LPC: 12:30pm - 9:30pm (Mon - Fri) $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Valley Hope is expanding our services to the Columbia area and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to join our team. The successful candidate will be licensed as an LCSW or LPC in Missouri.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

At Valley Hope of Columbia, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future through our outpatient addiction treatment services and recovery support.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.
• License or credential to function as an alcohol and drug treatment counselor in the state in which the Counselor is working. The successful candidate will be licensed as an LCSW or LPC in Missouri.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• One (1) year of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.

PREFERRED: desired qualifications of a candidate for the job

• Three (3) plus years of behavioral healthcare clinical counseling or clinical case management work experience.
• Previous experience facilitating hybrid group sessions

COMPENSATION:

• Starting annual salary ranges from $72,000 - $80,000 (based on experience and education)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid over 2 years)

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provides individual and group counseling, therapeutic intervention, and educational lectures to patients and family members.
• Develops, revises, and implements treatment plans.
• Performs face to face assessments.
• Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to include participating in weekly staff meetings, any staff development, and training as required.
• Develops patient progress reports and establishes follow-up care for patients and their families as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely;

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.

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