Jason Newsome

Dr. Jason Newsome serves as the Director of the Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Charleston, West Virginia. With over 15 years of experience in mental health practice since 2007, he maintains dual roles as a practitioner and approved licensure supervisor for counselors in West Virginia. His work spans diverse clinical problems and settings, emphasizing both direct clinical service and educator responsibilities.

Research interests focus on advancing mental health counseling practices, supervision methodologies, and evidence-based interventions in community and clinical environments. He actively contributes to professional development of emerging mental health practitioners through supervision and program leadership.

No scientific awards or academic grants are explicitly mentioned in available records. His current responsibilities include program administration, clinical practice, and fostering licensure readiness among students.