Counselor

WVU Medicine

. Provide psychotherapeutic treatment and supportive counseling to assigned patients and families .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychotherapeutic treatment and supportive counseling, with a focus on individualized treatment plans and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Maintains professional licensure and competency while adapting to various workloads in a mental health setting.

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Master’s Degree In Related FieldTemporary Social Work PermitNational Board Of Certified Counselors ExaminationPsychotherapyGroup Therapy

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Hard Skills

Psychotherapeutic TreatmentIndividualized Treatment PlansAssessment Of Psychosocial NeedsContinued-Care PlanningFamily TherapyLinkage And Referral ServicesAdvocacy ServicesDocumentation And ChartingTherapeutic Milieu FacilitationPhysical Restraint Techniques

Soft Skills

Independent Decision-MakingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunicationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseProfessional Licensure

Industry Keywords

Mental Health SettingInterdisciplinary Treatment TeamHigh-Risk IndicatorsCommunity Agencies LiaisonContinuing Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychotherapeutic treatment and supportive counseling to assigned patients and families
Provide linkage, referral, and advocacy services
Participate as an integral professional member of an interdisciplinary treatment team led by a physician
Participate as clinical personnel in treatment areas and facilitate the therapeutic milieu on treatment units
Provide direct one-on-one age-specific psychotherapy under supervision
Determine patients’ developmental age and assist with development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
Assess psychosocial needs, high-risk indicators, and psychosocial histories
Correlate psychosocial-history data in a clinically pertinent manner
Perform continued-care planning from the first day of services
Provide group therapy under supervision
Act as liaison for patients and families with community agencies, consultants, and services
Record and chart all patient contacts
Provide direct family therapy under supervision
Attend continuing education seminars and in-services
Perform other assigned duties and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in related field
State criminal background check and Federal background check (if applicable), as required for regulated areas
Valid driver’s license
Prior experience in a mental health setting preferred
Temporary Social Work permit OR passage of National Board of Certified Counselors examination for licensure and certification preferred
Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member
Independent decision-making ability
Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments
Ability and willingness to participate in physical restraint of patients if needed when working on inpatient units
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Must maintain professional licensure, competency, and hospital-required educational standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education seminars and in-services
Supervision and/or training to maintain certification and competency
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination protections