Therapist Mental Health
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Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapist to join our team at HealthWays, Inc.
We are a licensed local non-profit that provides comprehensive mental health and behavioral health care services in the Northern Panhandle area. Our preferred candidate will provide high-quality mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, to clients of diverse backgrounds.
This position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive environment that promotes mental health and well-being.
This position requires a master’s degree in behavioral sciences and a working knowledge of DSM V-TR. Applicants must be able to provide individual and group counseling using evidenced based practices.
A West Virginia license or immediate eligibility for such license is required. Healthways offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental benefits, 401-K, and vacation time.
HealthWays, Inc. is an equal opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide high-quality mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. They are responsible for conducting both individual and group counseling sessions for clients of diverse backgrounds.
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 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$85k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in West Virginia | 51 active | 7,865 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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