Centurion Health·Jefferson City, Missouri
The Licensed/Qualified Mental Health Professional provides mental health services to patients in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and providing individual and group therapy.
A master's level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required, along with an active mental health professional license in Missouri. Two years of experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.