Behavioral Health Counselor

Join Womencare as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Primary Care Setting in Charleston, West Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating psychological and/or emotional problems.

• Observes and evaluates patients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior and makes diagnoses when appropriate. (If LGSW, must discuss each case with clinical supervisor for supervisor to ultimately make diagnosis.).

• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in a medical setting. (LGSWs under supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.).

• Counsels' individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations. (LGSWs under supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.).

Requirements

• Basic Function: The behavioral health counselor treats abnormal physical or mental behavior within the primary care setting. In addition, the behavioral health counselor uses evidence-based techniques to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans in a medical setting.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Womencare as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Primary Care Setting.