Program Director (57523)

Phoenix House; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Health insurance for 30+ hours/week

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families.

Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience working in substance use disorder treatment.
• Minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• LMSW, LCSW or LMHC license/certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical staff including hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, discipline and terminations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Nassau County Legal agencies.
• Ensure goals and objectives of the Re-Entry Grant are met and data is reported timely.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and update policies/procedures as needed.
• Provide staff training on job responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Ethical Practices

Judgment

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Global and Cultural Awareness

Crisis Management

Technical Capacity

Education

LMSW or LCSW or LMHC

Job description

Summary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

Program Director at Phoenix House

You will be responsible for the administrative and clinical oversight of the grant/program.

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...
• Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

You Will Have Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Responsible for management of the clinical staff; including their hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, discipline, and terminations.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Nassau County Legal agencies
• Ensure goals and objectives of the Re-Entry Grant are being met.
• Responsible for ensuring all grant data is collected and reported timely.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, revises the program design and/or policies and procedures, as needed.
• Provide training to staff on all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Ensures that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are adhered to by staff.

Qualifications

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• LMSW, LCSW or LMHC

Required Experience

• Minimum five years of experience working in substance use disorder treatment
• Minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job is a hybrid position, working between an office, Nassau County Jail, and other community sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds