SUMMARY: National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring a full-time Program Director. This position is responsible for the overall management of the clinical and residential program at the Adult Women’s Residential Program in accordance with established policies and procedures. *This position requires a valid LPC or LCSW license in Virginia. This is a full-time, salaried M-F position with full benefits.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

? Ongoing development and revision of program under direction of the Deputy Chief Clinical Officer.

? Responsible for all administrative and clinical staff, supervising all hiring, evaluations and 

terminations, as well as staff training activities

? Provide direct clinical care, crisis intervention, and client referral and phone inquiries

? Establish and support consistent philosophical approach to addictions treatment

? Ensure that all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are adhered to, including the 

confidentiality of client information

? Encourage and support ongoing staff skill development

? Support staff in achieving and maintaining qualifications for certification

? Develop community outreach and public relations

? Development and maintenance of fiscal and budget integrity to include collaboration with other 

departments.

? Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including:

a. Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures. Oversees staff understanding and 

compliance

b. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained

c. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of 

NCTR staff

d. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service 

trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff

e. Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and Medication 

Management

f. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients

g. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS: 

? Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field required

? Valid Virginia License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSATP) required

? Certified in substance abuse counseling preferred

? Combination of substance abuse counseling and supervisory experience 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

? Prior management experience essential; demonstrated ability to perform under pressure

? Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

? Familiarity with the 12-step approach

? Experience working with diverse population 

? Experience working in hospital or medical settings 

? Experience working with commercial insurance carriers

? Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation

? Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 

successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable 

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and 

responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, 

carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 

encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable 

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and 

responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 

the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, 

responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and 

to assign other duties as necessary.

NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer