Outpatient Therapist - PRN
Gateway Rehabilitation Center•Wexford, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Gateway Rehab Center is hiring a PRN Outpatient Therapist at its Wexford, Pennsylvania location. The therapist provides evidence-based, trauma-informed care to individuals affected by addiction in an outpatient treatment setting. Through individual, group, and family counseling, the role supports patients in developing coping skills, addressing barriers to recovery, and pursuing lasting wellness. The therapist works collaboratively with the treatment team and helps coordinate treatment, continuing care, and referrals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a health and human services field.
- 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 two-step TB test.
- Obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Utilize and promote trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Provide 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.
- 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.
