Outpatient Therapist - PRN
Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ•Pittsburgh, PA
About The Position
Gateway Rehab Center is hiring a PRN Outpatient Therapist at its Brentwood, Pennsylvania location. The therapist provides evidence-based, trauma-informed services to people affected by addiction, supporting their recovery and wellness in an outpatient treatment setting. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, with care coordinated alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role contributes to assessment, treatment planning, continuing care, and access to additional supports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- One year of experience in a health and human services field.
- Pass a Pennsylvania criminal background check.
- Obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
- Pass a drug screen.
- Complete a 2-Step TB test.
- Obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the psychological, physiological, and social aspects of addiction.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and identify substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Experience facilitating individual and group counseling sessions.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage stress and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice.
- Passion for helping individuals achieve recovery and wellness.
Responsibilities
- Utilize and promote trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy based on patient needs.
- Assess patient progress on an ongoing basis and revise treatment plans as appropriate.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources associated with assigned caseloads.
- Coordinate continuing care planning and make appropriate referrals.
- Monitor and complete insurance authorizations for assigned patients.
- Refer patients to additional care and support services as needed.
- Maintain expected productivity standards.
- Participate in regular supervision and seek additional clinical guidance when appropriate.
- Adhere to HIPAA requirements and confidentiality standards.
- Comply with OMHSAS, DPW, and DDAP regulations and requirements.
- Complete required orientation, annual trainings, and attendance documentation.
- Provide coverage for other programs as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
