Behavioral Health Counselor

About the role

Located at Patrick Street and Marmet Offices, 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.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing.
• Good knowledge of psycho