Program Director of Women's Residential Treatment Services

Program Director of Women's Residential Treatment Services

Hours: One weekend a month, two late days (11:00 am–7:00 pm), three days (9:00 am–5:00 pm)

Location: Travel required to Paterson, Paramus, Secaucus

Pay: $75,000–$80,000 per year; on‑call responsibilities included.

Job Summary: Ensure that the Women’s Residential Treatment program provides consistent, high‑quality care aligned with Straight & Narrow’s philosophy. Oversee the Continuous Quality Improvement program, long‑term program planning, compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies, and maintain program effectiveness for staff and clients. Stay on call as required.

• 5 years of experience in an administrative and clinical capacity.
• Licensed Clinical Advanced Direct Care (LCADC) with a master’s degree in social services and/or psychology (required).
• Dual licensing preferred; experience with medically managed programs and co‑occurring disorders.
• Ability to represent Straight & Narrow to funding agencies, other providers, the Board of Directors, Diocesan personnel, and the community in a professional manner.
• Ability to recognize emerging treatment needs and develop action plans.
• In‑depth knowledge of prevailing standards and best practices.
• Strong time‑management, crisis‑management, and Microsoft Office skills; proficiency in electronic health records and NJSAMS required.

Essential Attributes: Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle crises.

For full‑time positions, benefits include medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance, accidental and critical illness insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, paid time off, in‑house training seminars, professional training days, and supervision for individuals pursuing NJ licensure (LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LMFT). Employee discount programs through Working Advantage are also available.