Janie Howsare

Janie Howsare is an Associate Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral health, she serves as the Director of the WVU Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Her work focuses on mental health resource utilization, resilience in high-stress professions, and trauma-informed interventions.

• MSW, West Virginia University
• MPA, West Virginia University
• BA, Penn State University

Her research explores:

• Rural healthcare worker wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Universal well-being assessments for medical residents
• Resilience and protective factors in policing populations
• Substance use disorder impacts on families

Publications demonstrate expertise in occupational mental health, trauma response, and clinical supervision models. She holds certifications in Employee Assistance, Trauma, Couples Therapy, and Clinical Supervision.