Traveling Therapist

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ • Green Tree, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is hiring a full-time Traveling Therapist to support outpatient programs across multiple locations. The therapist provides substance use disorder treatment and case management services, including group therapy coverage where needed throughout Gateway’s outpatient network. The role serves varied patient populations and works with treatment teams to expand access to consistent, high-quality care and support long-term recovery.

The position provides individual, group, and family counseling; supports treatment planning and assessment; and coordinates continuing care and referrals. The therapist travels between Gateway outpatient locations as needed. Work takes place in a substance use disorder treatment center environment with generally favorable working conditions, minimal physical demands, and significant mental demands associated with treating patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 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.
• Ability to facilitate individual, group, and family 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy coverage as needed at Gateway outpatient locations.
• Use 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.
• Refer patients for additional care and supportive services as needed.
• Maintain expected productivity standards.
• Participate in regular supervision and seek additional clinical guidance when appropriate.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Comply with OMHSAS, DPW, and DDAP regulations and requirements.
• Complete required orientation, annual training, and attendance documentation.
• Provide coverage for other programs as needed.
• Attend required GRC trainings and in-service programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a contribution toward the medical insurance plan of the employee’s choice: Highmark or UPMC.
• Employee discount programs.
• Additional supportive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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