No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 308 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
Therapist Mental Health
About the Role
Nonprofit mental health therapist. Provide therapy in Northern Panhandle. Medical, dental, vision, 401-K, vacation. PSLF eligible.
Join Healthways as a Therapist Mental Health in West Virginia.
Key Responsibilities
- Our preferred candidate will provide high-quality mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, to clients of diverse backgrounds.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Healthways in West Virginia.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a master's degree in behavioral sciences and a working knowledge of DSM V-TR. A West Virginia license or immediate eligibility for licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Mental Health at Healthways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In West Virginia, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$99k across 46 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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