Treatment takes place in an intimate setting with the highest level of confidentiality. Group and individual counseling focus on relapse prevention, coping skills, appropriate disclosure, and stress reduction. Specialty groups address licensure and work issues, integration back into professional practice, and challenges specific to healthcare professionals.

Our comprehensive neurorestorative approach integrates advanced technologies targeting the brain alongside traditional, evidence-based therapy modalities, capitalizing on neuroplasticity to rewire the brain, optimize function, and aid and advance the body’s natural ability to heal itself – creating a foundation for self-regulation and resilience.

Who We Treat

This program treats professionals actively working in the healthcare field, including:

• MDs and DOs
• Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Nurses (RNs, CRNAs, and LPNs)
• Dentists
• Pharmacists
• Veterinarians
• Licensed counselors, social workers, and psychologists
• Licensed medical and behavioral health professionals who could potentially be sanctioned by a state board and/or be eligible for professional monitoring
• Medical, nursing, and behavioral health students who provide direct patient care in their training

Residential Program Details

Assessment/Intake

• Detox services, if needed, in a state-of-the-art medical center staffed by full-time, experienced medical professionals
• A psychosocial assessment that includes an evaluation of addiction and mental health symptoms
• In-depth psychological assessments, as clinically indicated
• Comprehensive toxicology screenings, as clinically indicated

Treatment and Therapies

• A personalized treatment plan, including treatment of co-occurring disorders
  
• Individual and group counseling
• Specialty groups specific to healthcare professionals focusing on challenges such as returning to work, licensure, and other topics as needed
• A Caduceus Group to deal with professional persona, ease of access to drugs, and the impact addiction has on medical practice and patient care
• Neurotherapy services, as clinically indicated
• Medication-assisted treatment, as clinically indicated
• Spiritual groups
• Individual spiritual counseling, as clinically indicated
• Corresponding and serving as a liaison with state licensing boards
• Evidence-based treatment, as clinically indicated, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
• Evidence-based individual and group trauma treatment, as clinically indicated

Family Support

• A family program with education on substance use and mental health disorders, recovery programs, and relapse, and guidance on healthy coping skills, effective boundaries, communication, and self-care
• Age-specific education and counseling for children ages 7-11 and 12-15 through the Youth Education Program

Partial Hospitalization Program with sober living

This program on the Caron Pennsylvania campus provides support for the transition from inpatient treatment to the next level, building on skills learned and knowledge gained to increase confidence and readiness for life in recovery. The program employs Caron’s proven, evidence-based treatment while allowing patients the freedom to use technology and go off campus.

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Healthcare Professionals

Caron Treatment Centers offers a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meticulously designed for healthcare professionals residing in Pennsylvania. This program delivers evidence-based, comprehensive care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The curriculum is structured to address healthcare professionals' specific needs while ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality and clinical excellence. The virtual format offers flexible, accessible treatment, enabling participants to maintain professional and personal commitments.

Core Components and Therapeutic Modalities

A variety of evidence-based practices facilitate recovery and promote sustainable well-being. Master's-level clinicians with expertise in addiction treatment for professionals facilitate program therapies.

Group therapy in a confidential setting forms the cornerstone of the program. Treatment with a cohort of healthcare peers fosters connection and reduces the professional isolation often associated with substance use disorders. Core topics include managing workplace stress, navigating licensure and board requirements, relapse prevention, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.

Specialized Focus for Healthcare Professionals

The curriculum addresses the unique stressors and ethical complexities faced by healthcare professionals. Key areas of focus include:

• Professional accountability: Navigating considerations related to professional licensure, involvement in professional monitoring programs, and the return-to-work trajectory
• Stress and burnout management: Identifying triggers specific to high-stress healthcare environments and developing effective, healthy coping strategies
• Co-occurring disorders: Integrated treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, which frequently co-occur with substance use disorders
• Relapse prevention: Crafting a robust, individualized relapse prevention plan that accounts for the specific risks and pressures of the healthcare profession