What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Occurring Therapist 2 position at Gateway Rehab?
Description
ATTENTION! $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Gateway Rehab has an outstanding opportunity for a Co-Occurring Therapist 2 who is responsible for providing substance use treatment and case management services for assigned patients in our Center Township, PA location. This position receives regular supervision and instruction.
Responsibilities
ATTENTION! $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Gateway Rehab has an outstanding opportunity for a Co-Occurring Therapist 2 who is responsible for providing substance use treatment and case management services for assigned patients in our Center Township, PA location. This position receives regular supervision and instruction.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes and promotes trauma-informed treatment through the provision of evidence-based practices.
- Participates in developing the patient’s treatment plan and outcomes in cooperation with the treatment team.
- Provides direct therapeutic services consisting of individual, group, and/or family therapy dependent on the patient's needs.
- Makes ongoing assessments regarding the patient’s progress in treatment and revises the treatment plan according to patient needs.
- Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Establishes and maintains contact and relationships with referral sources related to patient caseload.
- Plans for continuing care of patient and makes appropriate referrals.
- Monitors and completes insurance authorizations for patient caseload.
- Provides referrals for additional care or services when required
- Achieves and maintains expected productivity of 50% on an ongoing basis.
- Participates in regular supervision with the manager and seeks out additional supervision as needed.
- Adheres to all applicable provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Adheres to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), Department of Public Welfare (DPW), and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) regulations.
- Completes mandatory orientation and annual training programs; completes applicable attendance documentation.
- Provides coverage for other programs as needed.
- Performs other similar and related duties as necessary and/or as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other professionals.
- Understands the nature of addiction, including its psychological, physiological, and social aspects.
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments to diagnose substance use disorders and/or co-occurring conditions.
- Ability to provide individual and/or group therapy to help patients understand their addiction and develop coping strategies.
- Skilled at analyzing complex situations and making sound decisions regarding treatment and intervention strategies.
- Has the capacity to manage personal stress and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
- Ability to uphold strict confidentiality to protect patients’ privacy.
- Masters’ Degree with 3 years' experience or Bachelor’s with 6 years’ experience as a Gateway Rehab Therapist
- Pass a PA Criminal Background Check
- Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
- Pass Drug Screen
- TB Test
- Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
- Favorable working conditions.
- Minimal physical demands.
- Significant mental demands include those associated with treating patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
