Adolescent Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you a passionate, empathetic Therapist with a drive to make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents? 

Gateway Rehab Centers (GRC) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Adolescent Therapist to facilitate therapy and perform case management for our Youth Program in Center Township, PA.

At GRC, we believe in empowering youth to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and embrace their potential—if you're eager to make a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessments upon admission.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions daily.
• Completes treatment plans with patients and reviews every 2 weeks.  
• Provide patient psychoeducation as scheduled.
• Completes progress notes and group notes for patient charts.
• Makes contacts for collateral information.
• Contacts insurance companies and other providers for continuing care reviews.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Supervises adolescent patients as necessary.
• Intervenes in crises with patients.
• Perform case management duties: evaluating and documenting patient progress, discharge summaries, continuing care planning, and coordination of transfers.
• Facilitate daily shift reports and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Attends consultation and supervision sessions, training, and staff meetings.
• Assists with developing program curriculum materials for group sessions.
• Assesses and appropriately reports patient abuse and neglect.
• Conducts searches and urine screens as necessary.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• One year’s experience in a behavioral health environment preferred.  

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances 
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification.  
• This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway patients
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record required.

Work Conditions

• 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 Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.