Residential Treatment Program Director — Temporary
Department for Persons with Disabilities
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Job summary
Straight and Narrow in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Temporary/Acting Program Director for Men's Tx/HWH and Detox to oversee daily operations across residential and outpatient services. The role requires extensive licensure in addiction services and supervisory experience, with travel among multiple NJ locations.
The ideal candidate will coordinate treatment planning with regulatory bodies, Drug Court partners, and treatment teams, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with standards.
Qualifications
- Be a NJ licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health professional with 5+ years in addiction services and 2+ years in supervision.
- Must hold appropriate certification/board approval for supervisor role (APCBNJ/APCNBJ/State board as applicable).
- Multiple credential paths accepted: psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatry, nursing with supervisory credentials.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily program operations of Alpha houses, Outpatient and Medically managed programs.
- Ensure provision of quality treatment and client care per regulatory bodies and agency mission.
- Liaise with Drug Court Team, Probation, Judges and Prosecutors; travel between locations required.
Education
Job description
Straight and Narrow in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Temporary/Acting Program Director for Men's Tx/HWH and Detox to oversee daily operations across residential and outpatient services. The role requires extensive licensure in addiction services and supervisory experience, with travel among multiple NJ locations.
The ideal candidate will coordinate treatment planning with regulatory bodies, Drug Court partners, and treatment teams, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with standards.
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