Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

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 time frames.
• 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.