Substance Use Disorder IOP Clinician (Mornings) Fort Couch Rd., Pittsburgh, PA

Ethos Treatment • Pittsburgh, PA

21d

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder IOP Clinician provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling services to individuals, families, and groups. The clinician develops and implements individualized care plans and uses clinical skills and therapeutic techniques to engage clients in treatment. The role includes clinical documentation, coordination with healthcare providers and community resources, patient and family education, and participation in supervision and team collaboration. The position typically requires fewer than 25 hours per week and offers flexibility to maintain a private practice alongside the IOP role.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and/or CAC, CCMHC, NCC certification or equivalent certification.
• At least one year of experience, practicum, or other work in the treatment field, specifically group and individual therapy.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong understanding of treatment modalities and therapeutic interventions.
• Working knowledge of DSM-V and ability to recognize fundamental diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and levels of care, and Pennsylvania regulations governing substance use disorder treatment.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.
• Strong crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment skills, including the ability to implement safety planning.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal requirements, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and mandated reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, training, and continuing education.

Nice To Haves

• State licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and use standardized tools to support diagnosis.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical guidelines.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy using evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
• Facilitate crisis interventions for patients in distress or high-risk situations.
• Implement treatment plans, track client progress, and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Connect clients with community resources, including support groups and 12-step programs, and facilitate referrals to other treatment providers.
• Monitor client progress and follow up on care plans to support adherence and treatment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessment, treatment plan, progress, discharge, and clinical outcome documentation.
• Prepare reports and letters for entities such as probation or parole, employers, STD/LTD/FMLA, EAP, and SAP.
• Coordinate authorization requests promptly to support uninterrupted services.
• Educate patients and families about substance use disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies; provide psychoeducation and support.
• Encourage ongoing treatment engagement to promote long-term recovery.
• Attend clinical supervision at least monthly and collaborate on patient progress and care strategies.
• Work with behavioral health professionals, case managers, and primary care providers to provide holistic care.
• Coordinate and execute weekly marketing initiatives for at least two hours to engage target audiences and raise awareness of ETHOS Treatment services.
• Maintain educational requirements in accordance with state and licensing-board requirements.
• Attend monthly staff meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
• Perform duties in accordance with ETHOS Treatment LLC's mission, core values, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Clinical Site Supervisor or Chief Therapeutic Officer.

Benefits

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Group life insurance
• Workers' compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Group and individual supervision
• Professional growth support through the ETHOS Institute, including opportunities to expand expertise and earn CCU credits
• Clinician self-care and resilience support

What This Job Offers

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