Adolescent Treatment Support Technician - Rutter House

Description ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Do you have a passion for helping adolescents navigate their recovery journey? Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) in Center Township, PA, is looking for a dedicated Treatment Support Technician to join our Adolescent Program team. This is your chance to play a hands-on role in creating a safe, supportive environment where young individuals can heal, grow, and thrive.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents, we invite you to bring your energy, compassion, and commitment to our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

Facilitates discussion groups and activities. Monitors patient behavior. Conducts handbook orientation. Conducts searches of patient belongings, rooms and person. Acts as a liaison between clinical staff and patients. Assists patients in completion of patient assessment forms. Monitors patients' phone calls to families. Assists with crises intervention. A clean driving record which allows the ability to drive patients to and from appointments, support groups, activities or other travel as assigned. Documents involvement with patients in progress notes. Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary. Provides post-discharge contacts/referrals under therapist direction. Monitors medication taken by clients and documents accordingly, if applicable. Works in the gift shop, if applicable. Manages menu and nutrition needs if applicable. Manages donation and patient requests, if applicable to the location. Monitors smoke breaks in the hospital setting, if applicable. Completes intake paperwork as needed. Monitors clients’ ADLs - including chores, behaviors, and grooming issues. Remains on duty until relieved. Communicates information to the treatment team. Transports patients to AA and NA meetings and elsewhere as needed. Monitors patient treatment assignments. Other duties as assigned. Attends mandatory GRC trainings and in-services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of 12 step programs and/or other recovery support and/or addictions preferred. Knowledge of adolescent behavior management and care preferred

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Valid driver's license and favorable driving record required. Additional Requirements Pass a PA Criminal Background Check Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances. Pass Drug Screen 2-Step TB Test Obtain CPR/First Aid training is required. This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents. Required to remain awake and alert while on duty. If living a life of recovery, must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder. Work Conditions Favorable working conditions. Minimal physical demand. Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests. 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.