Mental Health Therapist

Posting number: Continuous - MHT - MMBH

Department: Health Facilities

Division: Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital

Job classification: Mental Health Therapist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Organizational Development, Health Sciences, Counseling, Medical/Dental, Social Sciences, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

What You’ll Do:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing comprehensive inpatient mental health services.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual, group, and family therapy.
• Support patients in improving their overall functioning in work, family, and daily life, and offer guidance and resources for ongoing care.
• Participate in treatment planning, staff meetings, and consultations to ensure smooth clinical operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with hospital policies and perform related duties as needed.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of those facing mental health challenges.
• Gain valuable experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Enhance your skills through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong clinical skills and a passion for working in an inpatient mental health setting.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, tobacco-free environment for patients and staff.

Requirements:
This position may work rotating, evening shifts or weekends. Schedules are subject to change per operational needs for the hospital. Mandatory overtime may be required.  This is a tobacco free campus. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis & breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Applicants selected must successfully complete a background check.

Qualifications

Substitution Information:Successful completion of graduate coursework toward a Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Education, or completion of the degree, may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis as outlined in the Office of Shared Administration’s Equivalency Chart.



This is a continuous job posting, meaning we are actively gathering applications for future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Please note that there may be a delay before you are contacted regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Supplemental information

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians,