Behavioral Health Resources in West Virginia

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional Resources:

• Bureau for Behavioral Health (wv.gov)

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Statewide Therapist Loan Repayment 
• Recruitment & Retention Community Project (RRCP)

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• West Virginia HEPC Behavioral Health Programs
• West Virginia Area Health Education Centers
• West Virginia HOSA Future Health Professionals

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in West Virginia

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in West Virginia, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in West Virginia now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

West Virginia coordinates and administers J-1 Visa Waivers through the two Federal programs; the Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waivers and the Department of State "Conrad 30" Program.

When applying using the Appalachian Regional Commission program physician’s request must be sponsored by a state located within the Appalachian Region. The physician must agree to provide primary clinical care for 40 hours per week at a site located in a Health Professional Shortage Area. 

For the Department of State Conrad 30 program physicians must agree to provide medical care for a minimum of 40 hours per week in either a Health Professional Shortage Area or a Medically Underserved Area. Sub-specialists and specialists are allowed to participate in this program, in addition to primary care providers. West Virginia J-1 Visa Waiver Program requires a three-year service obligation.

Health Care Employers in West Virginia

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in West Virginia:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
• Community Hospitals
• Community Health Centers
• Community Mental Health Centers
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
• Community Outpatient Behavioral Health Agencies
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
• State Mental Health Hospitals
• Private Practices
• Veterans Affairs sites
• Correctional Facilities
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for West Virginia

The West Virginia Health Professions Recruitment Program, located within the West Virginia State Office of Rural Health, can assist you in finding a job in the beautiful state of West Virginia.

We assist hospitals, private group practices, and primary care centers statewide with the recruitment and retention of primary care physicians, sub-specialists, dentist, and other health care professionals.

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

For West Virginia Employers

If you’re a health care employer in West Virginia and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the West Virginia Network Coordinator. If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in West Virginia, please contact 3RNET’s West Virginia Network Coordinator, Jaclyn Foster.