Current Openings

CCWV is an innovative and inspiring place to work!  We spend our days helping patients achieve their health goals.  Our mission is to improve the health of our patient population and improve each patient’s experience by providing high quality, affordable health care, thus creating a positive patient experience.  In order to fulfill our mission, we need employees who believe the same thing—work should be rewarding, challenging, and fun.  We are committed to making sure that our employees feel valued and enjoy coming to work. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, come join our team and help strengthen your community!
The following positions are open. For more information, click on the job title:​ ​
The following positions are available in Bridgeport, Buckhannon, Braxton County, Clay,  Pocahontas County, and Weston:
Position: Approved Licensed Professional Therapist (ALPS)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: TBD
Salary: Based on qualifications

Job Objective:
Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor (ALPS) is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our adolescent and adult patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures, and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The ALPS will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs of patients as they relate to their diagnosis.
 
Clinical Supervision:
  • Will provide clinical supervision to Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors on staff. As clinical supervisor, will be required to meet with Provisional LPC in face-to-face meetings providing feedback and guidance for portions of clinical practice that may raise questions or concerns as the social worker works in the field, as well as an opportunity to for the social worker to reflect to see how their own biases and gaps in knowledge can impact the quality and direction of their clinical work.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Engage patients and families in active care planning to focus on behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of patients.
  • Apply counseling theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self in counseling practice including assessment, planning, intervention, counseling, evaluation and case.
  • Conduct clinical or psychotherapeutic services, under the clinical supervision of another experienced and credentialed behavioral health professional, including individual, family and group methodologies.
  • Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their behavioral health condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s preferences.
  • Will provide both direct care management to a high-risk population, as well as provide clinical consultation to other members of the care team. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals and the family in provision of services to meet the goals developed in the patient’s treatment care plan.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient’s optimal functioning and interactions.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and linking patients with the appropriate support services. 
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy problems.
  • Assist school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists with coordinating universal prevention and targeted interventions with students, acting as an intervention specialist.
  • Provide screening to identify at-risk students and provide interventions and referrals, as needed, for students and families. 
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapy, based on need (trauma, divorce, grief, etc.) maintaining a full caseload, based on mental health standards and ethics.
  • Provide follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations and or facility stays; and comprehensive follow-up to all clients served.
  • Participate in meetings as necessary (Expanded School Mental Health [ESMH] leadership team, school leadership team, staffing, trainings, SAT/IEPs, community forums, etc.)
  • Develop and implement a workforce development training plan to increase the mental health awareness and literacy of school staff, administrators, parents and others who interact with school-aged youth to recognize the signs and symptoms and mental illness and link them to appropriate services.
  • Assist district in preventing student dropout, decreasing discipline referrals and improving attendance.
  • Maintain data on students served in compliance with the ESMH Statement of Work, grant requirements, ethical standards, and the LEA.
  • Be familiar with school/county disciplinary policies and procedures.
  • Be familiar with at-risk student characteristics/needs and establish referral guidelines.
  • Be familiar with special education regulatory requirements and assistance with process as appropriate.
  • Participate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) trainings, WVEIS training, and other relevant professional learning opportunities offered by the LEA.
  • Be familiar with LEA policies and procedures for preparation prevention and respons to crises and collaborate with the mobile crisis team to ensure continuity of coverage during and after crisis incidents.
  • Collaborate with community agency providers for continuity of care during emergency school closures and/or summer months.
  • Foster effective communications with students, parents, and other staff members.
  • Possess effective organizational, time management skills, and computer/technical skills.
  • Possess the flexibility to work extended hours or an irregular schedule, when needed.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
 
Qualifications
  • Licensed ALPS by the West Virginia State Licensure Board for Counseling.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and national criminal background check analysis.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of supervised counseling experience in a health care setting.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescent populations, their families and socioeconomic conditions.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.
 
​​​Closing Date: Until filled
Position: Case Manager (Harrison County Schools)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Behavioral Health Senior Operations Manager
Location: Harrison County
Salary: Based on qualifications

​Job Objective:
This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adolescent and adult patients having long-term mental illness, and/or chemical dependency related diagnoses. The case manager is responsible for assessing needs, developing, implementing and reviewing treatment plans, and coordinating services for individuals and families served. The case manager provides services and assists the mental health professionals in the development and delivery of services to individuals challenged by mental illness and/or addiction.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Accepts newly assigned cases in which the diagnostic intake has been completed by a licensed provider. Completes case management assessment on all patients entering caseload.
  • Develops appropriate treatment/service plans with patients as the means for implementing appropriate services and developing effective alliances with patients.
  • Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the treatment plan in order to help the patient achieve the stated goals and objectives.
  • Provides face-to-face reviews with patients and/or relevant staff on a regular basis, the progress made in achieving treatment goals so that the treatment plan can be modified as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives are been achieved. The frequency of reviews will be determined by the treating provider and treatment plan.
  • Documents all contacts on a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, meetings with treatment providers, maintains case records in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Assists the patients in obtaining appointments with external specialists and setting up patient use of community services.
          a. Refers patients to community resources as needed. Establish and maintain relationships                  with identified service providers.
          b. Ensures that referrals are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referral tracking.
           a. Communicates with behavioral health staff any issues or any need of further follow up.
           b. Contacts the patient and/or family member regarding any pending referrals, and or       
               diagnostic testing.
           c. Sends appropriate notifications, reminders and letters to patients communicating
​               referral status. Review details and expectations about the referral with patients.
           d. Ensure the patient’s electronic health record is up to date with information on specialist
               consults including documentation of scheduled appointment, results from specialist and
               treatment recommendations.
  • Meets regularly with immediate supervisor as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing case management activities and addressing administrative issues.
  • Maintains close communication with the consulting psychiatrist and support staff regarding medication compliance, side effects of medication, and medication changes and alerts these members of the staff to any changes in patient which may suggest the need for intervention.
  • Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings held at position location.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Must possess a combination of behavioral health work experience or relevant education and training which indicates the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential job duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or human services related field is preferred.  
 
Qualifications
  • License & Certifications- None required.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably behavioral health.
  • Experience working directly with adolescent populations and individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.  
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population. 

​​Closing Date: Until filled
Position: Case Manager (Upshur County Schools)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Behavioral Health Senior Operations Manager
Location: Upshur County
Salary: Based on qualifications

​Job Objective:
This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adolescent and adult patients having long-term mental illness, and/or chemical dependency related diagnoses. The case manager is responsible for assessing needs, developing, implementing and reviewing treatment plans, and coordinating services for individuals and families served. The case manager provides services and assists the mental health professionals in the development and delivery of services to individuals challenged by mental illness and/or addiction.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Accepts newly assigned cases in which the diagnostic intake has been completed by a licensed provider. Completes case management assessment on all patients entering caseload.
  • Develops appropriate treatment/service plans with patients as the means for implementing appropriate services and developing effective alliances with patients.
  • Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the treatment plan in order to help the patient achieve the stated goals and objectives.
  • Provides face-to-face reviews with patients and/or relevant staff on a regular basis, the progress made in achieving treatment goals so that the treatment plan can be modified as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives are been achieved. The frequency of reviews will be determined by the treating provider and treatment plan.
  • Documents all contacts on a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, meetings with treatment providers, maintains case records in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Assists the patients in obtaining appointments with external specialists and setting up patient use of community services.
          a. Refers patients to community resources as needed. Establish and maintain relationships                  with identified service providers.
          b. Ensures that referrals are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referral tracking.
           a. Communicates with behavioral health staff any issues or any need of further follow up.
           b. Contacts the patient and/or family member regarding any pending referrals, and or       
               diagnostic testing.
           c. Sends appropriate notifications, reminders and letters to patients communicating
​               referral status. Review details and expectations about the referral with patients.
           d. Ensure the patient’s electronic health record is up to date with information on specialist
               consults including documentation of scheduled appointment, results from specialist and
               treatment recommendations.
  • Meets regularly with immediate supervisor as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing case management activities and addressing administrative issues.
  • Maintains close communication with the consulting psychiatrist and support staff regarding medication compliance, side effects of medication, and medication changes and alerts these members of the staff to any changes in patient which may suggest the need for intervention.
  • Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings held at position location.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Must possess a combination of behavioral health work experience or relevant education and training which indicates the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential job duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or human services related field is preferred.  
 
Qualifications
  • License & Certifications- None required.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably behavioral health.
  • Experience working directly with adolescent populations and individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.  
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population. 

​​Closing Date: Until filled
Position: Collaborative Care Case Manager (Behavioral Health)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Behavioral Health Senior Operations Manager
Location:  Bridgeport/Weston
Salary: Based on qualifications

Job Objective:
Case manager develops a COCM work plan to achieve patient behavioral health goals. Implement and evaluate efficacy of BH interventions with medical patients. Supervise day-to-day operations of the program. Develops strategic plan of action to ensure program deliverables and works with medical providers to fully integrate behavioral health services within the medical model. The case manager is responsible for coordinating psychiatric consultation services,  oversees follow-up care and provides case management for other patient needs. Responsible for implementation of Quality Improvement clinical indicators, staff development, and department representation.
 
Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Works in coordination with the CCWV medical team in developing, adopting, maintaining, communicating, and improving behavioral health practice guidelines of all services provided by the behavioral health program.
  • Will serve as the primary connection between patient’s medical providers and behavioral health provider in order to educate those concerning potential disorders and treatment option availability.
  • Will document time spent on each COCM patient and assure providing enough case management services to meet monthly goals
  • Performs external behavioral health referrals to partnering behavioral health agencies that specialize in particular mental and behavioral health disorders.
  • Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies within the service plan in order to help the patients to achieve the stated goals and objectives.
  • Documents all service contracts on a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, collateral and networking contacts, correspondence, and maintains case records in accordance with the regulatory standards and requirements.
  • Coordinates services based on daily staffing with other members of the behavioral health team, updates treatment plans as necessary and schedules assessments, and coordinates for internal and external referral services based on clinical indicators.
  • Receives and reviews referrals for COCM program. Reaches out to appropriate patients and enrolls them in COCM program.
  • Maintains weekly contact with COCM patients and provides weekly updates
  • Research, develop, and write comprehensive behavioral health department policies and procedures that are in alignment with local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Completes special projects as requested, e.g., surveys, statistical reports, departmental specific reports.
  • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Provides callers with information such as company address, directions to company location, company fax numbers, company website, and other related information.
  • Generates appropriate patient document requests based on patient need.
  • Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, credit card and check machines, phone systems, and other software applications.
  • Greets patients in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner.
  • Handle patient/visitor inquiries and directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
  • Enter/update patient demographic/insurance information.
  • Collects insurance co-payments, as appropriate.
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet clinic needs.
  • Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills, positive relationship building skills, and critical analysis skills.  
  • Maintains required documentation for all case management activities.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • Social work, psychology or human services field background required.
 
Qualifications
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check.
 
Experience
  • Three (3) years of experience working in a behavioral health field.
  • Three (3) years of management experience. 

​Closing Date: Until filled

Position: Tele-Psychiatrist  
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
Location: Telecommute
Salary: Based on qualifications

Job Objective:
The Psychiatrist will utilize teleconference software to interact with patients and colleagues. The Psychiatrist will evaluate medical and psychosocial conditions; develop and implement treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications; monitoring and evaluating treatment results.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Develop familiarity with Zoom tele-conference software and will tailor approach toward the unique challenges of communicating with patient’s remotely. Will communicate with rest of Behavioral Health division and broader Community Care of WV staff via Zoom.
  • Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; ordering laboratory test and evaluating results.
  • Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
  • Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress towards goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; supervising staff provision of services.
  • Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses and other health care providers.
  • Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
  • Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; writing summaries.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards. Maintains complete and accurate records and reports regarding patients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy operation problems.
  • Telemedicine services will be provided by licensed and credentialed behavioral health providers who are full/part time employees or have a current contract with Community Care of West Virginia, Inc. The clinical care will be provided within the scope of their license.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in West Virginia.
 
Qualifications
  • Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.  
  • DEA certificate and WV Controlled Substances registration.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and fingerprint national background check.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of practical therapy experience.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management and Patient Engagement strategies.
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population. 

Closing Date: Until filled
Position: Licensed Professional Counselor  
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: Based on qualifications
 
Job Objective:  
The licensed professional counselor (LPC) is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our adolescent and adult patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures, and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The LPC will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs of patients as they relate to their diagnosis.

Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Engage patients and families in active care planning to focus on behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of patients.
  • Apply counseling theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self in counseling practice including assessment, planning, intervention, counseling, evaluation and case.
  • Conduct clinical or psychotherapeutic services, under the clinical supervision of another experienced and credentialed behavioral health professional, including individual, family and group methodologies.
  • Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their behavioral health condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s preferences.
  • Will provide both direct care management to a high-risk population, as well as provide clinical consultation to other members of the care team. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals and the family in provision of services to meet the goals developed in the patient’s treatment care plan.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient’s optimal functioning and interactions.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and linking patients with the appropriate support services. 
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy problems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
 
Education 
  • Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited institution.
 
Qualifications
  • Licensed by the West Virginia State Licensure Board for Counseling.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and national criminal background check analysis.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of supervised counseling experience in a health care setting.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescent populations, their families and socioeconomic conditions.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.

​Closing Date: Until filled
Position Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant  
Position Type: Full-time 
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations 
Salary: Based on qualifications 

Job Description:
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner performs direct psychiatric care in the medical office setting under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist. The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner obtains medical histories and performs medical evaluations on clinic patients, treats psychiatric problems, maintains records, and provides health education. 

Medical Responsibilities and Duties: 
  • Focus primarily on the population identified or suspected behavioral/mental health conditions and establishes therapeutic relationships with these patients to add psychiatric expertise to the medical management plan and mitigate any negative impact that behavioral conditions can have on patient overall health and well-being. 
  • Provide all aspects of patient psychiatric healthcare, including diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric and common medical conditions. 
  • Diagnosis and support the management of comorbidities and complications common to patients with behavioral/mental health conditions. 
  • Provide direct psychiatric services through initial comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, including prescribing and administering medications. 
  • Prescribe and monitor behavioral health medications prescribed. 
  • Handle psychiatric emergencies as needed.  
  • Communicate with the patient’s primary care provider regarding changes in conditions or potential medication changes. 
  • Collaborate with supervising physician in regards to particularly complex behavioral/mental conditions. Maintain partnership with supervising physician through regular communication, care plan development, medication management, etc. 
  • Participate in quality assurance, educational, and professional committees as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 
  • Actively participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings to assure behavioral health issues considered and addressed for all high risk patients. 
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities: 
He/she participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Chief Medical Officer.  Also perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executive management, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, other departments, and patients/families. 
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified. 
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/challenging priorities. 
  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. 
  • Good clinical judgement
  • Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice. 
  • Awareness of NCQA requirements and CMS guidelines is helpful. 

Physician Assistant:
  • Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program. Currently approved by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must be currently licensed as physician assistant in the state. 
  • Psychiatric certification for Physician Assistant by appropriate national organization is highly preferred. However, if not certified, CCWV will provide intensive training under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist,  in a new model of team-based, integrated care in which behavioral health clinicians, primary care providers, and pharmacists all work closely together, sharing the same electronic health record. 
  • Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number 

Nurse Practitioner:
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current registered nurse license and an NP license to practice in the State of West Virginia
  • Current prescriptive authority from the State Board of Nursing
  • Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number 
  • Certified Registered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred. However, if not certified,  CCWV will provide intensive training under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, in a new model of team-based, integrated care in which behavioral health clinicians, primary care providers, and pharmacists all work closely together, sharing the same electronic health record.

Closing Date: Until filled 
​Position Title: Psychiatrist      
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations
Work Hours: 40 hours per week (no nights, no on-call, no weekends)
Salary: $220,000

Job Objective:
The Psychiatrist will evaluate medical and psychosocial conditions; develop and implement treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications; monitoring and evaluating treatment results. 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties: 
  • Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; ordering laboratory test and evaluating results. 
  • Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies. 
  • Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress towards goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; supervising staff provision of services. 
  • Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses and other health care providers. 
  • Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues. 
  • Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; writing summaries. 
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders. 
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards. Maintains complete and accurate records and reports regarding patients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information. 
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy operation problems. 
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in West Virginia. 

Qualifications 
  • Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.  
  • DEA certificate and WV Controlled Substances registration. 
  • 3. Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and fingerprint national background check. 

Experience
  • 1.  Two (2) years of practical therapy experience. 
  • 2. Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred. 
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management and Patient Engagement strategies. 
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement. 
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an under-served population. 

Closing Date: Until filled  
Position Title: Licensed Psychologist   
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: Based upon qualifications

Job Description:
The psychologist provides substance abuse counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the psychologist will administer, evaluate and interpret psychological testing; write, monitor and coordinate behavior management plans with the clinical team.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Counsel patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
  • Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions with patients.
  • Develop patient treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and patient histories.
  • Review and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
  • Interview patients, review records, and confer with care teams in order to evaluate patients’ mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific behavioral program.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for patients recently discharged from treatment programs.
  • Provide patient or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients.
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards. Maintains complete and accurate records and reports regarding patients’ histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy operation problems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in general psychology.
  • Master’s degree in addiction counseling, mental health counseling or clinical counseling is highly preferred.

Qualifications
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Specialty certification in addiction or substance abuse therapy is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and fingerprint analysis.

Experience
  • Two (2) years of practical therapy experience.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management and Patient Engagement strategies.
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.

Skills:
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to engage with varying patient populations.
  • Ability to lead group presentations in professional settings using scientific data.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to change. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and health care providers. Advocate for patients within medical community settings.
  • Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.

Closing Date: Until filled
Position Title: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: Based upon qualifications

Job Description:
Provides psychosocial assessment of the individual and family, including limitations, deficits and strengths in their current situation and environment, as well as functional level. May conduct a psychiatric social work assessment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Develops treatment plans with appropriate and competent interventions. The LICSW will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and substance abuse needs of patients as they relate to their diagnosis.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Engage patients and care givers telephonically and in person in active care planning to focus on behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of patients.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and linking patients with the appropriate support services.   
  • Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their medical condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s preferences.
  • Will provide both direct care management to a high-risk population, as well as provide clinical consultation to other members of the care team. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals and the family in provision of services to meet the goals developed in the patient’s treatment care plan.
  • Provide psychosocial diagnostic assessment, provide a diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations including level of care.
  • Deliver in-office mental health and /or substance abuse intervention services to patients as requested.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient’s optimal functioning and interactions.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy operation problems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Master’s degree from council on social work education (CSWE) accredited program and/or a Ph.D or DSW degree in social work from a university accredited by the CSWE.  
 
Qualifications
  • Licensed by the State Board of Social Work.
  • Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Social Worker (C-CATODSW) is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and fingerprint analysis.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management and Patient Engagement strategies.
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.
 
Clinical Supervision:
May be required to provide clinical supervision to Licensed Graduate Social Worker(s) (LGSW) and Licensed Certified Social Workers (LCSW) on staff. As clinical supervisor, will be required to meet with social worker in face-to-face meetings providing feedback and guidance for portions of clinical practice that may raise questions or concerns as the social worker works in the field, as well as an opportunity to for the social worker to reflect to see how their own biases and gaps in knowledge can impact the quality and direction of their clinical work.
 
Closing Date: Until filled
Position Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker  
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: Based upon qualifications

Job Description:
The licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures, and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The LCSW will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and substance abuse needs of patients as they relate to their diagnosis.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Engage patients and care givers telephonically and in person in active care planning to focus on behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of patients.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and linking patients with the appropriate support services.
  • Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their medical condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s preferences.
  • Will provide both direct care management to a high-risk population, as well as provide clinical consultation to other members of the care team. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals and the family in provision of services to meet the goals developed in the patient’s treatment care plan.
  • Provide psychosocial diagnostic assessment, provide a DSM5 diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations including level of care.
  • Deliver in-office mental health and /or substance abuse intervention services to patients as requested.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient’s optimal functioning and interactions.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy operation problems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.

Qualifications
  • Licensed by the State Board of Social Work.
  • Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Social Worker (C-CATODSW) is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and fingerprint analysis.

Experience
  • Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management and Patient Engagement strategies.
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers and telephonic engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.

Skills:
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to engage with varying patient populations.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to change. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and health care providers. Advocate for patients within medical community settings.

​Closing Date: Until filled
Position Title: Licensed Graduate Social Worker      
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Location: Multiple locations
Salary: Based upon qualifications

Job Objective:
The licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) is responsible for ensuring that the medically related emotional and social needs of our adolescent and adult patients are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures, and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The LGSW will provide services designed to meet the specific mental health and/or substance abuse needs of patients as they relate to their diagnosis.
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Position Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
  • Engage patients and families in active care planning to focus on behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of patients.
  • Apply social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self in social work practice including assessment, planning, intervention, counseling, evaluation and case.
  • Conduct clinical or psychotherapeutic services, under the clinical supervision of another experienced and credentialed behavioral health professional, including individual, family and group methodologies.
  • Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their behavioral health condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s preferences.
  • Will provide both direct care management to a high-risk population, as well as provide clinical consultation to other members of the care team. Works cooperatively with treatment team members, individuals and the family in provision of services to meet the goals developed in the patient’s treatment care plan.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to the patient in order to enhance and foster the patient’s optimal functioning and interactions.
  • Continually assess patient needs, service availability and appropriateness of treatment plan.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of local community resources, improving accessibility for patients and providers, and linking patients with the appropriate support services. 
  • Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing and submit said documentation as specified by set standards.
  • Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in applicable committees or task forces, demonstrates a positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out of policy problems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.
 
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
Education  
  • Master degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program.
 
Qualifications
  • Licensed by the State Board of Social Work.
  • Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Social Worker (C-CATODSW) is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and national criminal background check analysis.
 
Experience
  • Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals or currently under supervision.
  • Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescent populations, their families and socioeconomic conditions.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.
 
Closing Date: Until filled

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If you are interested in a position with Community Care of West Virginia, submit your CV/resume and cover letter above or mail it to:

Heather Powell
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Buckhannon, WV 26201