Telehealth Therapist 3

ATTENTION! $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Gateway Rehab has an outstanding opportunity for a remote Telehealth Therapist 3 who is responsible for providing substance use treatment and case management services for assigned patients.  This is a remote position, however, you must live in the US or a US territory and "licensed" in PA and Ohio. 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 5 years' experience in a clinical or behavioral health environment
• Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• 2 plus years’ experience as a Telehealth Therapist.
• Active license in the state of PA and Ohio.
• Experience in an outpatient setting with dual diagnosis and SUD patients.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with health care professionals, i.e Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, and Physician Assistants.

Additional Requirements

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

Work Conditions

• Remote 
• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands
• Significant mental demands include those associated with treating patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

GRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMLOYER M/F/D/V