Center for Hope and Healing Assoc Clinical Therapist

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking an Associate Clinical Therapist to provide assessments and treatment for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. The role includes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and participation in multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and relevant social work permits, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in a clinical office setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field required.
• Temporary Social Work permit OR LGSW OR PLPC needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Assist in creating comprehensive psychosocial treatment plans.
• Screen, identify, diagnose, and assist in treatment of mental health issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Center for Hope and Healing Assoc Clinical Therapist

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The Associate Clinical Therapist, working alongside a licensed professional, will assess and treat individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse problems. Services include individual and group therapy, outreach, crisis intervention, social rehabilitation, and teaching skills for everyday living across all ages (children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) in a behavioral health environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Temporary Social Work permit OR LGSW OR PLPC

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• Assist in creating a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan using appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions, including crisis intervention, individual, marital, family, and group therapies, as well as grief and bereavement work.
• Screen, identify, diagnose, and assist in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Assist with screening, identification, diagnosis, management, and treatment of victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, rape, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues affecting patient care, e.g., advance directives, child and elder abuse.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding adaptation to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situations.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain familiarity with community resources and agency liaison.
• Understand hospital, medical center, and health system resources to access and provide for patient needs.
• Document assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions per guidelines.
• Attend staff, committee, and departmental meetings.
• Stay current with social work and healthcare developments.

Physical Requirements

• Work with diverse clients of various ages and backgrounds.
• Prolonged sitting required.

Working Environment

• Clinical office setting within a behavioral health environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization.
• Flexibility and stress management.

Understanding of human development, behavior, and social, economic, and cultural factors is essential.

Additional Details

Schedule includes Sundays. Weekly hours: 32. Exempt position.

Location

751 Benefactor Drive, Morgantown, WV.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics, in all employment terms and conditions.