Northwood Career Opportunities

Northwood Health Systems has been serving the behavioral health needs of the Ohio Valley for more than 35 years. We offer our 600 employees a progressive work environment, with upgraded facilities and cutting-edge technology, as well as competitive salary and excellent benefits. Search below to find currently available career opportunities.


14 Career Opportunities at Northwood Health System


New Posting Community Focused Treatment Technician
New Martinsville, WV26155

Northwood Health Systems is looking for a candidate to fill a position working with individuals with mental illness in our Community Focused Treatment program. Community Focused Treatment programs have flexible schedules. These schedules are great for those who want a second job or are in school. Different shifts are available between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, with some Saturday hours for special events. Experience is not necessary, but if you have a positive attitude and the willingness to help others, we want you!


New Posting Residential & Community Support Direct Care
Moundsville, WV26041

The residential and community support direct care employee works with individuals with a mental illness. This position requires going into the individual's home to provide support and training in basic living skills. The ideal candidate is one who works independently, has good communication skills and is willing to take clients into the community to assist with social skills and community resources. Flexible schedules are available to work around your busy schedule. This is a great position for those who would like to work evenings and weekends, which allows schedules to fit around school, other employment, or family commitments. Experience is not necessary, but if you have a positive attitude and the willingness to help others, we want you!


New Posting Day Treatment Technician
Wheeling, WV26003

At Northwood Health Systems, our day treatment programs assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their community. This program provides individualized treatment in a group setting within a facility and in the community.

As a Day Treatment Tech, you assist individuals in the facility and in the community with day to day activities such as daily living skills, community safety programs, and supportive employment. You will also enjoy company paid activities in the community such as hockey games, movies, and other events.

Experience is not necessary, but if you have a positive attitude and the willingness to help those who cannot help themselves, we want you!

The day treatment programs have flexible schedules for those who want a second job or are in school. The hours generally run from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, with some Saturday hours for special events.


New Posting Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Wheeling, WV26003

Northwood Health Systems is growing its substance abuse recovery services. We are seeking applicants eligible for a West Virginia Peer Recovery Certification (PRSS) and a high school diploma or GED equivalency to deliver high quality peer recovery support services full time. Peer Recovery Support services are delivered by trained peers who have common life experiences with the people they are serving and can extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the community and home environment to support and assist individuals with staying engaged in the recovery process. Clinical supervision provided.


New Posting Community Engagement Specialist
Wheeling, WV26003

Northwood Health Systems is currently seeking a full-time Community Engagement Specialist. The CES serves as support for adults with psychiatric disabilities who have a history of and / or are at risk of involuntary commitment and is a facilitator of a wide range of community efforts designed to meet the needs of the patient. Successful applicants will be energetic and determined to provide high quality care in a fast-paced environment. Frequent contact with patients and a positive caring attitude are a must. Community Engagement is a service which identifies, connects and/or provides personal and community supports to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness, substance use or co-occurring.


New Posting Supportive Residential Direct Care
Wheeling, WV26003

The Supportive Residential Program is working with individuals with a mental illness. This position requires going into the individual's home to provide support and training in basic living skills. The ideal candidate is one who works independently, has good communication skills and is willing to take clients into the community to assist with social skills and community resources. Flexible schedules are available to work around your busy schedule. This is a great position for those who would like to work evenings and weekends, which allows schedules to fit around school, other employment, or family commitments. Experience is not necessary, but if you have a positive attitude and the willingness to help others, we want you!


Family Members or Friends of family members, who have been approved under the waiver program to provide care for family members with waiver services.


New Posting Residential Direct Care
Wheeling, WV26003

At Northwood Health Systems, we believe a home is more than a house. It's where we grow and shape lasting relationships with the people we call family. In our residential programs, we assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their community. Northwood has opportunities for you to become part of the person's extended family and assist a person with disabilities to grow and live a more fulfilling life.


New Posting Mental Health Crisis Unit Technician
Wheeling, WV26003

Northwood Health Systems is currently seeking Mental Health Technicians to work on our 16 bed Crisis Stabilization Unit. This position is an integral component of the treatment team and provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Successful applicants will be energetic and determined to provide high quality care in a fast-paced environment.


New Posting Mental Health Crisis Unit Technician
Weirton, WV26062

Northwood Health Systems is currently seeking Mental Health Technicians to work on our 16 bed Crisis Stabilization Unit. This position is an integral component of the treatment team and provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Successful applicants will be energetic and determined to provide high quality care in a fast-paced environment.


New Posting IT Specialist
Wheeling, WV26003

Northwood Health Systems is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Specialist to join our office based team located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The ideal candidate will have at least an associate's degree in computer science or related field, or 2+ years of experience in an IT support role.


New Posting Licensed Clinical Therapist
Wheeling, WV26003

A premier behavioral health provider is looking for an independently licensed clinical therapist to join our expanding team of talented and caring individuals. We are recruiting a highly dedicated professional for a rare opportunity to fill an important clinical role in our practice. If your professional interests include providing high quality patient care within a comprehensive continuum of programs and services, all supported by state-of-the-art information systems, please contact us to further discuss this employment opportunity.


New Posting Case Manager (Assertive Community Treatment)
Wheeling, WV26003

As a Case Manager in Northwood's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, you will practice your skills in a fast-paced, non-traditional setting! This position allows you to provide creative, "old-fashioned" case management using a whatever-it-takes approach to getting things done for the people on your caseload. You will work with a supportive team and a flexible schedule. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment approach that improves outcomes for people living with mental illness. If this role sounds interesting to you, we would be excited to hear from you.


Northwood Health Systems’ Assertive Community Treatment team is seeking applicants eligible for a West Virginia Peer Recovery Certification (PRSS) with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field to deliver high quality peer recovery support services full time. Peer Recovery Support services are delivered by trained peers who have common life experiences with the people they are serving and can extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the community and home environment to support and assist individuals with staying engaged in the recovery process.