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Available Positions

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$9.25 - $13.21 per hour-  High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Southern Highlands is seeking applicants to provide direct care services to consumers living in our 24 hour 7 day a week residential sites. Full and part time positions available. Staff will be responsible for providing residential support to assist consumers by ensuring that their safety, physical, social, health, emotional, economic and training needs are met.

Psychologist

$45,000.00 - $62,200.00 per year-  Master’s Degree in Psychology required. License preferred or must be eligible for supervision/licensure.

Provides an array of psychological services including testing and assessment, individual and group therapy, assessment of suicidal risk, mental hygiene certifications, crisis intervention, linking, and consumer advocacy.

 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 $17.50 - $21.73 per hour-  Must have a West Virginia LPN license. High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Provides nursing services, including medication administration and attending medical appointments to our consumers.

Our LPN start out pay has increased and will range from $17.50-$20.00 an hour based on applicable experience.

 

Outpatient Therapist

$72,800.00 - $121,600.00 per year-  Bachelor’s or Master’s Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology. Master Level Preferred, LICSW or LPC Preferred, Two (2) Years’ Experience in Behavioral Health, Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

The Therapist will provide group and individual counseling, conduct assessments, treatment planning and service delivery to consumers and work with the team identifying and implementing interventions to prevent hospitalization. This position can give you an opportunity to move to another pay structure, Piece Rate will allow our organization to pay you based upon performance.

 

Case Manager for Office Based Medication Assisted Treatment (OBMAT)

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour-  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

Case Manager For Community Outreach MAT Initiative (COMAT)

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour-  Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field, At least one (1) year experience in working with consumers with mental illness and/or addiction, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The COMAT Case Manager assesses and screens the consumer determining needs and appropriate levels of service. He or she completes clinical evaluations/assessments, assists in service planning, and initiates direct services for consumers entering outpatient programs. He or she provides case management services to assist consumers in their recovery.

 

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) for InterCPT

$15.00 - $16.73 per hour- High school diploma or equivalent, At least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges, At least two (2) years of sobriety, PRSS certification from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing substance use challenges with the overall goal of providing them with a strong foundation for recovery.

 

Case Manager For Community Outreach MAT Initiative (COMAT)

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour-  Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field, At least one (1) year experience in working with consumers with mental illness and/or addiction, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The COMAT Case Manager assesses and screens the consumer determining needs and appropriate levels of service. He or she completes clinical evaluations/assessments, assists in service planning, and initiates direct services for consumers entering outpatient programs. He or she provides case management services to assist consumers in their recovery.

 

Part-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) for Inspires

$15.50 - $17.23 per hour-  High school diploma or equivalent, At least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges, At least two (2) years of sobriety, PRSS certification from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing substance use challenges with the overall goal of providing them with a strong foundation for recovery.

 

Therapist for Children and Adolescent Services

$72,800.00 - $114,400.00 per year- Master’s Level in a Human Services field, LPC License or eligible for Licensure, Family Therapist, or Supervised Psychologist, Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Provides therapy services to children and adolescents in an office or school based setting.

This position can give you an opportunity to move to another pay structure, Piece Rate will allow our organization to pay you based upon performance.

Case Manager for Children and Adolescent Services

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour-  Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, WV Social Work license (preferred but not required), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The Case Manager screens and assesses children/adolescents to determine needs and appropriate levels of service, completes clinical evaluations/assessments, provides services within assigned schools, and provides case management services to children, adolescents, and their families.

 

Case Manager for CCSS Outpatient - Wyoming County

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served and related license and/or certification, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

Law Enforcement Mental Health Case Manager - McDowell County

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Counseling, or Related Human Service Field. Must be able to establish a positive rapport with law enforcement and community members. At least one-year experience working in a human service field or criminal justice field.

The Law Enforcement Mental Health Case Manager will be responsible for providing linkage, referrals, clinical evaluations, assessments, screenings, and service planning to individuals in the criminal justice system.

 

COVID Crisis Community Navigator/Case Manager

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor Degree in a Social Work, Counseling or a related Human Services field required. At least one-year experience working in a human service or criminal justice field required.

The COVID Crisis Community Navigator Case Manager provides support and assistance to individuals in the community with focus on adolescents and support in the schools. COVID has both directly and indirectly cause an increase in mental health issues and the case manager will be responsible for providing support, linkage, referral, clinical evaluations, assessments, screenings, services planning and transportation to individuals and families in the community who have been affected by COVID.

 

Outpatient Case Manager - Wyoming County

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field required. At least one year experience in working with consumers with mental illness and/or addiction required.

The Case Manager assesses and screens the consumer determining needs and appropriate levels of service, provides outpatient intakes/updates and treatment planning.

 

Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

$9.25 - $12.71 per hour- High school diploma or Equivalent, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Providing services, performing day-to-day living activities, transportation, providing protective oversight, ensuring that all consumer’s program plans are implemented and that the consumer attends scheduled activities.

 

Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) Therapist

$20.00 - $23.46 per hour- Master’s Degree in a Human Services field, Counseling or Social Work license or be eligible for licensure is not required but preferred, Valid Driver's License

Southern Highlands CMHC is looking for an entry level therapist to provide non-traditional services to reduce hospitalizations and improve successful integration into the community. Most of the services will be provided in the community. Licensure Supervision provided with ongoing certification training. Pay differential is available.

 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Title XIX Waiver

$17.50 - $20.00 per hour- Must have a current West Virginia LPN license. Behavioral Health Experience Preferred.

The LPN participates as a member of the treatment team in working with consumers including medical issues and administration of medications, serves as medical liaison between the physicians, physical assistants and the consumer and assist with the day to day care.

 

Person with Lived Experience (PLE) for Mental Health

$15.00 - $16.73 per hour- High school diploma/GED, Personal history as a consumer of behavioral health services preferred, Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

The Person with Lived Experience (PLE) for Mental Health provides crisis assessments and intervention techniques with individuals to avoid unnecessary hospitalization.

 

Case Manager for Community Engagement Specialist (CES)

 $17.00 - $20.46 per hour-Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field, Experience with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Adult population (preferred), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The CES Case Manager provides intensive short term outreach services with individuals to avoid unnecessary hospitalization. They provide direct services, to include in home, community, and transportation services to individuals in order to develop their capacities to cope with interpersonal relationships, and to ensure they are able to meet their social, health, emotional, and economic needs.

 

Children's Program Case Manager - Wyoming County, WV

 $17.00 - $20.46 per hour-Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, WV Social Work license preferred, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Provides school based services for the Children’s program including going into schools to provide social and emotional learning groups.

 

Coordinator of Community Engagement Services (CES)

$20.00 - $23.46 per hour- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, Two (2) years’ experience working with mental health and/or substance use disorder in adults and children, Supervisory role experience (preferred), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Oversees the Community Engagement Services (CES) to ensure the safety and welfare of all consumers in crisis and other programs and will work to secure appropriate services/level of care and follow up treatment.

 

Receptionist/Information Administrative Specialist

$10.00 - $13.46 per hour- High school diploma or equivalent, Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

The receptionist/information administrative specialist is responsible for greeting all consumers and visitors to the Center, operating the telephone switchboard and ensuring proper entry of consumer’s financial information in the MIS System.

 

Mobile Crisis Case Manager

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) for Youth Services

$15.00 - $16.73 per hour- High school diploma or equivalent, Two (2) years of sobriety, PRSS certification from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP), Direct or Indirect experience with the child welfare system including Socially Necessary Services, Child Protected Services and/or Foster Care (preferred), Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides a variety of services to assist youth ages 12-17 diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental illness meet the criteria outlined in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). They will use their personal experiences in dealing with mental illness and/or substance use including direct and indirect peer support, home and school visits, life skills, direct and indirect crisis intervention, transportation, and program development while also adhering to professional code of conduct.

 

Outpatient Therapist

$72,800.00 - $114,400.00 per year- Master’s Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology, LICSW or LPC (preferred), Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

The Therapist will provide group and individual counseling, conduct assessments, treatment planning and service delivery to consumers and work with the team identifying and implementing interventions to prevent hospitalization.

This Therapist will be on a piece rate compensation plan designed to link your career growth and compensation opportunities to our objectives. This incentive system increases the emphasis on compensating you directly for the services rendered allowing greater flexibility and opportunities for increased compensation earnings allowing our organization to pay you fairly based upon performance. Piece Rate can range from $72,800 to $114,400 annually with the opportunity for benefits including paid time off, holiday, training rate, health, dental, and vision benefits with licensure supervision and ongoing certification training provided.

 

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) for START

$15.00 - $16.73 per hour- High school diploma or equivalent, At least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges (preferred), At least 2 years of sobriety, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing substance use challenges with the overall goal of providing them with a strong foundation for recovery.

***After hire, a timeframe will be given to complete PRSS certification from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP).

 

Case Manager for Legends

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served and related license and/or certification, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) at Waves

$15.00 - $16.73 per hour- High school diploma or equivalent, PRSS must be in substance use disorder recovery for one (1) year, Must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

The PRSS will use their personal experiences of recovery to facilitate and build resilience in persons with addiction through peer support in educational, advocacy, and sober social activities.

 

Case Manager for ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served and related license and/or certification, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

Behavioral Support Professional (BSP) for Waiver

$17.00 - $20.46 per hour- Bachelor Degree in Human Service Field, Must have one (1) year experience working with targeted population, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans and ensures that other program and physical needs of assigned consumers are met. BSP participates in the development and implementation of behavior managing plans.

 

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for Waves

$17.50 - $21.73 per hour- High School Diploma or Equivalent, West Virginia LPN license, Experience working with behavioral health consumers (preferred), Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Provides nursing services to assist consumers and their families cope effectively with the effects of substance use disorder and/or mental illness. Assists Center physicians with all aspects of treatment interventions and operational procedures.

 

Part-Time Driver for Mobile Unit

 $12.50 - $14.23 per hour - High School Diploma or Equivalent, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, CDL Preferred but not required, Experience driving larger vehicles

The Driver for the Mobile Unit will be based out of Mercer County but will travel across Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming Counties to service locations. The Driver will be responsible for maintaining the mobile unit including taking it to be serviced and keeping it cleaned.

 

School Based Therapist

$72,800.00 - $114,400.00 per year - Master’s Level in a Human Services field, Two (2) years’ experience in counseling preferred but not required, Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

The School Based Therapist provides a wide range of mental health services including but not limited to individual and group counseling for mental health and/or substance use, staff and community education, and crisis intervention.

 

Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Inspires

$9.25 - $12.71 per hour -High school diploma or Equivalent, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides appropriate services to assist consumers by insuring their safety and physical, social, health, emotional, economic and training needs are met.

 

Case Manager for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Waiver

 $17.00 - $20.46 per hour - Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, At least one (1) year experience in working with specific population to be served and related license and/or certification, Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Case Managers provide a variety of services to consumers who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, with the overall goal of ensuring consumers receive appropriate care and have access to resources that promote their wellbeing.

 

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