Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks an Associate Clinical Therapist to assess and treat individuals with mental health or substance use issues in a behavioral health setting.

Working with a licensed professional, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual and group therapies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field is required.
• Must possess ONE of the following licenses as required by state board where services will be provided: WV Temporary Social Worker License OR LBSW OR LPCC Temporary Permit/Provisional LPCC; OH license; MD license; PA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional and social strengths and problems related to diagnosis and life situation.
• Assist in creating comprehensive psychosocial treatment plans using evidence-based social work interventions, including crisis, individual, marital, family, or group therapies.
• Screen and diagnose mental health or substance use issues in patients and family members.
• Assist with screening, identification, diagnosis, management, and treatment of abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
• Maintain knowledge of medical/legal issues affecting patient care (advance directives, abuse, etc.).
• Educate patients and families about adaptation to diagnosis, illness, and treatment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.
• Liaise with community agencies and resources for patient care.
• Utilize hospital resources to access patient care needs.
• Document assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions per guidelines.
• Attend staff, committee, and department meetings.
• Keep current with social work and health care developments to enhance job knowledge.

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks an Associate Clinical Therapist to assess and treat individuals with mental health or substance use issues in a behavioral health setting.

Working with a licensed professional, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual and group therapies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients of all ages.