Substance Abuse Therapist

Will be responsible to provide patients education and referral for the treatment of their mental illness and substance abuse. Will assess patients for co-occurring disorders, provide educational materials on substance abuse and provide therapy and treatment dually diagnosed. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. Schedules are subject to change per the operational needs of the hospital. Applicants selected must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Applicants selected must successfully complete a background check. This is a tobacco free campus.

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Education:

Bachelors degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related behavioral science from an accredited college or university.

Education Substitution:

Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP).

Experience:

None.

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia Universitys Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospitals own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.