Behavioral Health Clinician — Associate Therapist

UHA University Health Associates; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 concerns. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients of all ages.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, education, and linkage to community resources within a behavioral health setting. A Master's degree and appropriate state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field is required.
• Licensure options per state boards WV/OH/MD/PA must be held or pursued as applicable.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments, therapy modalities, and crisis intervention is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.
• Assist in creating a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions such as crisis intervention and group therapies.
• Screen, identify, diagnose, and treat mental health and/or substance abuse problems in patients and families.
• Assist with screening, identification, diagnosis, management and treatment of victims of abuse or domestic violence.
• Document assessments and interventions according to departmental and hospital guidelines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary health care teams and liaise with community resources.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues affecting patient care.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Social work knowledge

Cultural awareness

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Licensed social worker / counselor licensure

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 concerns. You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients of all ages.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, education, and linkage to community resources within a behavioral health setting. A Master's degree and appropriate state licensure are required.