Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Weston, West Virginia

General Description:

- Forensic Competency Therapist provides factual and rational therapy techniques to forensic patients in jail based or (outpatient) community settings. Responsibilities to include but not limited to identifying and assessing each patient's illness/behavior/treatment needs; assist with treatment planning in coordination with Department of Corrections Medical/Psychiatric provider or community mental health centers and assist patients with obtaining competency to move forward with the courts. This position will work remotely and independently in a regional jail(s) setting for Forensic Services, with travel requirements possible. Provide therapy services and education within the assigned jail(s) to IST-R (restorable) patients on the waitlist for competency restoration services at Sharpe Hospital. Communicate with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the contracted providers for medical and psychiatric services.

Participate in circuit court hearings for patients to provide testimony of services provided. Document on all services provided within the record(s). This position will be a liaison for Forensic Services.

Focused Hiring locations:

The following counties or neighboring counties: Kanawha, Cabell, Raleigh, Logan and Berkeley Counties. #

INDHP Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Education from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

One (1) year full-time or equivalent part-time working in the fields of mental illness, substance abuse, therapy, psychology, or counseling. Volunteer experience may be considered for experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$44,850.00 - $74,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person