All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Job alert! Community Corrections seeking full-time licensed clinical therapist for Upshur and Lewis counties

The 18th Judicial Circuit Community Corrections is hiring a full-time Licensed Clinical Therapist.

Service area: Upshur and Lewis Counties, WV. Licensure: LICSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Supervised Psychologist. Other licensure: LCSW, LGSW, or Provisionally Licensed Counselor.

The applicant must have experience in providing therapy services to those with substance use disorders. Experience and/or training in trauma-focused therapy preferred.

Starting salary will be $62,000.00 but negotiable with experience and credentialing. Under the direction of the Program Director, the candidate will perform with limited supervision: provide individual and group counseling, complete assessments, provide referrals, document case notes and prepare treatment plans, schedule appointments, provide court testimony as needed, and other duties as required.

Candidates will be subject to a criminal background and driving history check. A valid West Virginia driver’s license is mandatory.

Individuals may obtain an application during normal business hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations:

  • Office of the Upshur County Commission, 91 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Buckhannon
  • Upshur County Day Report Center, 85 West Main Street, Buckhannon
  • Lewis County Day Report Center, 230 East 1st Street, Weston

Applications received by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 will be reviewed; however, applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Please do not make phone inquiries about this position. Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or handicap. Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.

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