Healthcare Professionals Program

Program Highlights

Licensed healthcare professionals face unique challenges when it comes to substance use disorder. Caron’s transformative Healthcare Professionals Program addresses those challenges so that you can work through the issues that led to substance use disorder and deal with them in healthier ways.

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

Treatment 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
Extended treatment with Caron’s Partial Hospitalization Program
Sober living options
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

Continuing Care

A personalized continuing care plan with tools and recommendations for recovery
An active and welcoming alumni community
Recovery support services, including My Recovery Connection and virtual support groups (Requires an additional cost)
Breakthrough at Caron (Requires an additional cost)
Caron's outpatient treatment centers and regional recovery center

Specialized Services

For LGBTQIA+ Patients

A safe and affirming environment
Pennsylvania clinicians certified as LGBTQIA+ affirmative and informed by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
LGBTQIA+-specific groups

For Health and Wellness

Physical and massage therapy as clinically indicated
Nutritional counseling with varying options depending on the program
Delicious, healthy food with accommodations for religious guidelines, food allergies, addictions, or eating disorders