Crittenton Services·Wheeling, West Virginia
Provide direct care, general supervision, and mentoring to adolescent female clients in a residential treatment program. Assist young mothers with parenting skills and teach clients basic living skills while managing daily activities and transport.
Crittenton offers the only licensed residential treatment program for pregnant and parenting girls in the state.
While girls that are pregnant or parenting are the top priority for admissions, approximately 30% of girls come to the residential program solely for specialized behavioral health care in a gender-responsive, trauma-informed environment.
We are dedicated to empowering young women by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to mentor, inspire, and guide young women to be the best versions of themselves.
You'll work in a collaborative environment providing direct care and general supervision to our adolescent female clients.
for Full-Time Employees: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off (accrued per pay period) - amount increases with length of service at the agency! 11 Days of Paid Holidays including your Birthday! 401(k) Plan Life Insurance Policy - fully funded by Crittenton Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance Program Paid Professional Development Training - with opportunities for internal promotions! Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program Free CEUs for LPC, SW, & RN licensures Free meals (depending upon your shift)
High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s level position available: Treatment Support Specialist starting at $15 per hour) Valid Driver's License (Class D) Must be 23 years or older per our WV residential licensing requirement Must pass a background/CPS check and drug screen Related experience in behavioral health or residential and/or group programs (not required)
You will provide direct care and general supervision for our young females between the ages of 12-20. Our clients may be pregnant or parenting (typically 1/3) with their child while living at our residential facility. When needed, you will watch and take care of toddlers/infants and be a role model to help our young moms provide positive parenting skills. You will help teach our clients basic living skills such as doing laundry, making their bed, creating personal schedules for the week, helping with homework, etc. Depending upon your shift, you will go with our clients on outings, activities, and events. You will drive a company vehicle and help transport the clients as needed. You will supervise phone calls between our clients and their approved contact list. You can work overtime and be paid time and a half. If you work during a holiday you are paid double time! You will be required to attend agency trainings such as CPR/FA, Food Handler, trauma-informed training, etc. All of these trainings are free to you and will be organized by our HR department.
We have day, afternoon and midnight ($1.00 shift differential) shifts; however, not all are available at all times. *All direct care staff are also required to be on an “on-call” rotation | You are paid $50 extra per “on-call” day if you are not called in to work
$14.00 to $15.00 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid out quarterly for the 1st year) *If you have 2 years of proven behavioral health experience or have a bachelor's degree in psychology (or a related field), you can apply to be a Treatment Support Specialist and will start out at $15.00 per hour.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class D driver's license, and must be at least 23 years old. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen, with behavioral health experience preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in West Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently and serve diverse client needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctoral degree, an unrestricted license, and experience with evidence-based treatments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of your clinical approach before applying.
