Outpatient Therapist - PRN
About The Position
Gateway Rehab Center is hiring a PRN Outpatient Therapist in North Strabane, Pennsylvania. The therapist provides evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic services to individuals affected by addiction, supporting patients in developing coping skills and achieving recovery and wellness. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, delivered in collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role includes assessing patient progress, contributing to and revising treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating continuing care and referrals, and monitoring insurance authorizations. The therapist also maintains relationships with referral sources, meets productivity standards, participates in supervision and required training, follows confidentiality and regulatory requirements, and may provide coverage for other programs as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least one experience in a clinical or behavioral health environment.
- Experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting with dual-diagnosis and substance use disorder patients.
- Proficiency in outpatient platforms and digital communication tools.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Utilize and promote trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based practices.
- Participate in developing patient treatment plans and outcomes in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy based on patient needs.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress 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.
- Provide referrals for 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.
