Remote LCSW & LMFT Jobs in Missouri

How To Become a LCSW or LMFT in Missouri

How to Become an LCSW in Missouri

You can build a foundation to become an LCSW in Missouri if you hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited four-year college or university. Once you meet preliminary requirements, you need to pursue the following:

• Education and additional coursework: You must obtain a master’s degree in social work (MSW).
  Experience: Candidates must have at least 3,000 hours of supervised experience completed during two to four years.

• Exams: You must pass the examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The exam tests applicants on topics including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and interventions. It also covers ethics and values.

• Fees: Missouri requires candidates to pay a $70 fee for LCSW licensure application and a $260 fee for the ASWB clinical exam.

How to Become an LMFT in Missouri

As a LMFT candidate, you must first earn a bachelor’s degree to start toward your goal of licensure. The other requirements include:

• Education: At a minimum, you must obtain a master’s degree in marriage & family therapy and meet the educational requirements outlined by the state.

• Experience: As a prerequisite to licensure, candidates must complete at least 3,000 hours of supervised client contact hours in the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy. That experience must be completed in no less than two years and no more than five years. The experience must include at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact.

• Exams: LMFT candidates must pass the "Examination in Marital and Family Therapy," which is developed by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).

• Fees: Missouri requires a $100 fee for LMFT licensure and a $365 fee for the AMFTRB exam.

Requirements for Remote Mental Health Workers (LCSWs & LMFTs) in Missouri

If you hold a license as an LCSW or LMFT in Missouri, you can find a role that suits you whether you live in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Independence, or elsewhere. And if you want to work from home, you’ll find an array of full-time and part-time virtual work opportunities available in the state for remote LMFTs and LCSWs.

Here’s what you should know before applying for a role as a remote mental health therapist:

• Work-from-home therapist: All remote social workers must provide the same standard of care as their counterparts who work at a facility. The key difference is that remote therapists use websites, phones, web platforms, and other technology to work with clients. Note that you can only treat clients in the state in which you are licensed.

• Skills of successful remote therapists: All therapists must have excellent communication skills, especially those who offer teletherapy. This is why many therapists begin their practices with in-person sessions to polish their one-on-one skills before they offer remote treatment.
  Necessary documentation: When applying for remote jobs, be sure to update your resume and provide appropriate documentation showing your education and credentials.

• Additional training: Telemedicine companies often provide training to educate clinicians on how to use relevant technology and platforms, as well as best practices for good webside manner. This may require on-site training and work for various periods.

Companies hiring remote LCSWs and LMFTs in Missouri often post open positions on job posting sites like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn, so this is a great place to start looking for virtual therapy work opportunities.