Therapist
Job Type
Full-time
Description

ATTENTION: $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a passionate and skilled full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist for our halfway house in Youngwood, PA. In this meaningful clinical role, you will provide evidence-based therapeutic services while helping individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery.


If you're passionate about making a difference, committed to high-quality patient care, and ready to help transform lives impacted by addiction, keep reading!


Why You’ll Love Working at GRC

  • Make an impact through Gateway’s mission to help all affected by addictive disease be healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
  • Join an organization that has been a leader in addiction treatment for more than 50 years.
  • Enjoy flexibility and creativity in facilitating therapeutic groups.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including contribution toward the medical insurance plan of your choice: Highmark or UPMC, plus access to employee discount programs and additional supportive benefits!


Why This Role is Important to SUD Treatment?

GRC’s Youngwood team is changing lives, and as a Therapist, you’ll be at the forefront of this movement. Your work will expand access to critical services and empower clients on their way to recovery. This is more than just a job. It’s a mission-driven career where you can make a lasting impact every single day! 


Responsibilities

  • Utilize and promote trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based practices.
  • Participate in developing individualized treatment plans and outcomes in collaboration with the treatment team.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy based on patient needs.
  • Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources connected to patient 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 an ongoing productivity expectation of 50%.
  • Participate in regular supervision and seek additional guidance when appropriate.
  • Adhere to HIPAA requirements and all confidentiality standards.
  • Follow OMHSAS, DPW, and DDAP regulations and guidelines.
  • Complete required orientation and annual training programs.
  • Provide coverage for other programs as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


What You Bring

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of addiction and its psychological, physiological, and social impacts.
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
  • Experience facilitating individual and group therapy.
  • Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain professional and effective in challenging situations.
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and dedicated to helping individuals achieve sustainable recovery through evidence-based treatment and therapeutic support.

Requirements

What do we require?

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a health and human services field.

Additional Requirements

  • Pass a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check.
  • Obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
  • Pass a drug screening.
  • Complete a two-step TB test.
  • Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are the work conditions?

  • Substance use disorder treatment center.
  • Favorable working conditions.
  • Minimal physical demands.
  • Significant mental demands associated with treating patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.


GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.