Associate Clinical Therapist: Impactful Behavioral Health

UHA University Health Associates; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV, is seeking an Associate Clinical Therapist to assess and treat individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patients of all ages.

The role involves crisis intervention, education for patients and families, and ongoing professional development. This is a 40-hour, on-site position within UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• WV: Temporary Social Worker License or Licensed Graduate Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor Temporary Permit or LPC Associate.
• OH: Licensed Social Worker.
• MD: Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor.
• PA: Licensed Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop psychosocial treatment plans with clinical social work interventions.
• Screen, diagnose, and assist in treatment of mental health/substance use issues.
• Support victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or assault.
• Maintain knowledge of medical, legal, and ethical issues affecting patient care.
• Educate patients and families about adaptation to diagnoses and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary health care teams.
• Liaise with community resources for patient care.
• Document assessments and interventions per guidelines.
• Attend departmental and administrative meetings.
• Keep current with social work and health care developments.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Client education

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV, is seeking an Associate Clinical Therapist to assess and treat individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patients of all ages.

The role involves crisis intervention, education for patients and families, and ongoing professional development. This is a 40-hour, on-site position within UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine.