Evaluator - Wexford

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ • Wexford, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an excellent opportunity in Wexford, PA for an Evaluation Therapist. This position provides the initial evaluation and level of care recommendation, schedules and coordinates treatment admissions, and completes the initial preauthorization process with payers. Travel is required to GRC's outpatient sites, mostly in the Pittsburgh region. This position receives frequent supervision, instruction, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field.
• Experience in drug and alcohol counseling and assessment.
• Case management skills.
• Understanding of and ability to assess mental health issues.
• Public relations and public speaking abilities are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organization skills.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to work within a team environment is critical.
• Pass PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen.
• TB Test.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Completes initial client evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnoses substances use disorder(s) based on DSM 5 criteria.
• Recommends appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Completes pre-certification process to authorize services with payers.
• Potential to network with treatment resources to develop and maintain referral source relationships.
• Participates in group team meetings.
• Participates in individual supervision every eight weeks.
• Attends mandatory in-services and trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level