Outpatient Therapist - Part-time

Gateway-Rehabilitation-Center-Corp-Hq; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateway Rehab Center seeks a part-time Outpatient Therapist at its Green Tree, PA location to deliver evidence-based therapy and support clients on their recovery journeys. The role focuses on helping individuals build coping skills, resilience, and confidence for lasting change within an outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and adherence to HIPAA and regulatory requirements while providing individual, group, and family

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience in health and human services.
• Pass PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass a Drug Screen and complete a 2-Step TB Test; CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy based on patient needs.
• Develop patient treatment plans and monitor outcomes with the treatment team.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.

Skills

Communication skills

Addiction knowledge

Assessment skills

Group counseling

Clinical decision-making

Stress management

Confidentiality

Recovery-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is hiring a part-time Outpatient Therapist for our Green Tree, PA location! In this rewarding role, you will provide evidence-based therapy and support individuals throughout their recovery journey, helping them build the skills, resilience, and confidence needed for lasting change.

If you're passionate about helping others, skilled in therapeutic interventions, and committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by addiction, keep reading!

Why You\'ll Love Working at GRC

• Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction.
• Opportunity to provide life-changing therapeutic services in an outpatient treatment setting.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery and wellness.
• Meaningful work that empowers patients to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Why This Role is Important to SUD Treatment

GRC\'s outpatient team is changing lives, and as an Outpatient Therapist, you\'ll be at the forefront of this mission. Through individual, group, and family counseling, you\'ll help patients develop healthy coping skills, overcome barriers to recovery, and create lasting change. Your work expands access to quality treatment and provides the support individuals need to achieve long-term recovery and sustained wellness. This is more than a job. It\'s an opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize and promote trauma-informed treatment through evidence-based practices.
• Participate in developing patient treatment plans and outcomes in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Provide direct therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy based on patient needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress 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.
• Provide referrals for additional care and support services as needed.
• Maintain expected productivity standards.
• Participate in regular supervision and seek additional clinical guidance when appropriate.
• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Comply with OMHSAS, DPW, and DDAP regulations and requirements.
• Complete required orientation, annual trainings, and attendance documentation.
• Provide coverage for other programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Experience facilitating individual and group 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.
• Passion for helping individuals achieve recovery and wellness.

Requirements

What Do We Require?

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

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass a Drug Screen.
• Complete a 2-Step TB Test.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.

What Are the Work Conditions?

• Substance Use Disorder treatment center.
• Generally 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.