Campus Behavioral Health Therapist – Multicultural & Crisis

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6% boyh

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University, Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Service, seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide short-term counseling and crisis management for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The role emphasizes multicultural, ethical care and collaboration with campus partners.

You will conduct intake evaluations, develop treatment plans, offer group therapy, and supervise practicum interns.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Completed master's practicum/internship or related outpatient counseling experience.
• Licensure in WV or eligibility within six months.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and uphold ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and group counseling for students.
• Conduct intake evaluations, risk assessments, and crisis intervention.
• Offer outreach, consultation, and case management to campus partners.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in training interns and supervise trainees where applicable.
• Respond to campus emergencies and support on-call coverage.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Multicultural counseling

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Completed master's practicum/internship

Licensed or license-eligible within six months (WV)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

Electronic Health Record system (EHR)

Job description

West Virginia University, Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Service, seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide short-term counseling and crisis management for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The role emphasizes multicultural, ethical care and collaboration with campus partners.

You will conduct intake evaluations, develop treatment plans, offer group therapy, and supervise practicum interns.