Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in West Virginia

Position Summary:

Therapists will be responsible for working with individuals with a substance use disorder as well as coordinating care with providers, patient navigators, recovery coaches and other treatment staff.

DUTIES/POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

- Responsible – works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
- Sensitive – displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers.
- Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
- Timely – recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients’ and co-workers’ needs.
- Accurate – works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
- Coordinated – organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
- Thorough – meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
- Follows dress code policy.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES:

- Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers.
- Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
- Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.
- Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
- Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
- Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians, etc).
- Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Attendance – maintains good attendance in coordination with MH policy.
- Punctuality – reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
- Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period.

WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for working with individuals with a substance use disorder by providing a clinical assessment, formulating a plan of treatment, and conducting treatment services.
- Treatment services may be in individual, group therapy, family therapy, or in psycho-educational offerings, and/or coordinating with patient navigators in making a referral to other helping agencies.
- Coordinate services with providers, patient navigators, and recovery coaches and be a consultant for those external agencies set forth by federal and state laws, i.e., courts and law enforcement.
- Continually assess the individual needs of their patient and patient’s families and reflect these needs in staffing, evaluations, treatment plans, and chart progress notes.
- Responsible for the timely documentation of all reports for client charts as well as billing documents in accordance with policy.
- Provides feedback to Director and Administration to improve patient flow and outcomes.
- Serves on various committees and performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:

- Therapists should be able to demonstrate and consistently practice competency in the skills, knowledge and attitudes as outlined in Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes of Professional Practice (CSAT TAP #21, 2006). These skills include Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Referral, Service Coordination, Counseling, Client, Family, and Community Education, Documentation, and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities.

Location: MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education:

- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution

Experience:

- Two years of experience preferably in addiction medicine

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

- Graduate from an accredited master’s program in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology preferred.

Experience:

- Two years of experience preferably in addiction medicine. Experience in treating substance use disorders, group process, and conducting individual psychotherapy including the development of person centered treatment plans preferred

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: MR0870
Open Date: 06/19/2026
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
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