About the Department

Make a Difference in Mental Health Care!
Join the dedicated team at Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital as a Psychiatric Social Worker and help improve the lives of patients facing mental health challenges. In this critical position, you’ll work as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that’s committed to patient recovery and well-being.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure appropriate placement for patients upon discharge.
• Conduct thorough social assessments during both admission and discharge to support each patient’s recovery journey.
• Research and connect patients with social programs and community resources to help them achieve successful, independent living.
• Collaborate with families to provide guidance on how they can support loved ones coping with the effects of mental illness.
• Be a key part of a treatment team, contributing to the holistic care of each patient and ensuring smooth transitions throughout their care.
• Additional duties as needed to support hospital operations and patient care.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Make a lasting impact on patients’ lives by helping them integrate into their communities and achieve long-term success.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, compassion, and professional development.
• Gain valuable experience in a state-of-the-art facility focused on mental health treatment.
• Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate individuals with advanced skills in psychiatric social work and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes.
• Strong research and communication abilities to find resources and collaborate with patients and their families.
• Flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and mandatory overtime as needed.

Requirements:

This is a tobacco free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. If needed, you must be able to work holidays and weekends. Mandatory overtime, as necessary, is an essential function of this position. Candidates must successfully pass a background screening.  

 

Minimum Qualifications

This is a continuous job posting, meaning we are actively gathering applications for future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Please note that there may be a delay before you are contacted regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Other Qualifications

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.