Program Director of Women's Residential Treatment Services

Catholic Charities; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life

403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

In-house Training Seminars

Two Training Days

Supervision for Licensure

Employee Discounts (Working Advantage)

Job summary

Straight & Narrow in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Program Director of Women's Residential Treatment Services to oversee the women’s programs and ensure quality care across residential and outpatient services.

The role includes on-call responsibilities, weekend hours, and travel to Paterson and nearby locations; requires LCADC and master’s degree, with licensure preferred. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in an administrative capacity and clinical role.
• LCADC with a minimum of master’s degree in social services and/or Psychology required.
• Dually licensed preferred and experience with medically managed programs and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to represent Straight & Narrow with funding organizations, other providers, Board of Directors, Diocesan personnel and the community in a manner that reflects positively on the agency.
• Must have the ability to recognize new and changing treatment needs and respond with a plan of action.
• Knowledge of prevailing standards and best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the women’s residential treatment program to ensure alignment with agency philosophy and quality standards.
• Lead long-term planning for the Women’s Programs and ensure compliance with accrediting bodies.
• Manage on-call responsibilities and crisis response as needed.
• Represent the agency to funding organizations and community partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clinical experience

Crisis management

Funding relations

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social services or psychology

LCADC license (NJ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

NJSAMS

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

Program Director of Women's Residential Treatment Services

Hours: One weekend a month

2 late days (11:00am to 7:00pm)

3 days (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Pay $75,000-80,000/year

*On call responsibilities

Location:

Travel Required to Paterson, Paramus, Secaucus

Job Summary:

Ensure all of the women’s residential treatment program at Straight & Narrow provides its clients is consistent with Straight & Narrow’s Philosophy of Treatment; and that Straight & Narrow’s Continuous Quality Improvement program operates effectively for the benefit of the organization, its employees and clients. While serving as DWRTS will maintain the responsibility for the overall functioning of the Programs; long-term planning for the Women’s Programs, ensuring the provision of quality treatment and care for residential and outpatient clients in accordance with the requirements of all accrediting, regulating and licensing bodies, catholic Charities Straight & Narrow’s mission, vision, values and philosophy of treatment. This position requires to be on call responsibilities.

Benefits:

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in an administrative capacity and clinical role.
• LCADC with a minimum of master’s degree in social services and/or Psychology required.
• Dually licensed preferred and experience with medically managed programs and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to represent Straight & Narrow with funding organizations, other providers, Board of Directors, Diocesan personnel and the community in a manner that reflects positively on the agency.
• Must have the ability to recognize new and changing treatment needs and respond with a plan of action.
• Knowledge of prevailing standards and best practices is essential.

Possess the ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle crises. Proficiency in Microsoft programs, electronic health records, NJSAMS is required.