Overnight Counselor Technician - Washington, Pa

ATTENTION! $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Gateway Rehab Center has a dynamic opportunity for an Overnight Counselor Technician at our Greenbriar, Washington, PA location. In this role, you will facilitate programming and assure the integrity of the therapeutic milieu. This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for residents.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates discussion groups and activities.
• Monitors patient behavior.
• Conducts handbook orientation.
• Assists patients in completion of patient assessment forms.
• Assists with phone calls to family members/friends and referral sources.
• Assists with crisis intervention.
• Transports patients to meetings.
• Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
• Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
• Provides post-discharge contacts/referrals under therapist's direction.
• Completes intake paperwork as needed.
• Attends mandatory GRC trainings and in-services.
• Provides coverage in Youth and Young Adult Program.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of 12-step programs and/or addictions preferred.

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements:

• Some college

Additional Requirements:

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test
• Must have at least 18 months in recovery from substance dependence.

Work Conditions:

• Favorable working conditions.
• Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
• Minimal physical demand.
• Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.

Gateway is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D