Program Director

Overview

Do You have the heart to serve others and making a lifelong impact? We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team. Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

 

 

Picture Yourself at Gaudenzia as an Program Director at our R.A.P. Program located in Washington D.C.!

 

Gaudenzia’s R.A.P. Program is a substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment program that provides:

 

• 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Services
• Assessment Services
• Detoxification/Withdrawal Management
• High-Intensity Residential SUD Treatment
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Family Counseling

 

Some key features about this opportunity:

 

• Fully onsite (non-remote/hybrid) position
• Salary: $90-100k annually depending on licensure/certifications/experience
• Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health Experience Required
• Full Time Opportunity

 

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

 

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

 

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

 

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Program Director enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

• Ensure full complement of qualified staff is trained and adhere to the agency's policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain accurate census, manage the program budget and ensure adherence during the fiscal year.
• Oversee daily program operations and ensure safety and proper functioning of physical plant, clinical and administrative programming. 
• Maintain full licensing, accreditation, credentialing, and certifications, as appropriate. 
• Identify, suggest, and implement innovative work systems and processes to promote productivity and smooth program operations.
• Identify, suggest, and implement policy and procedures. 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding, referral, and regulatory agencies. 
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with the public and community organizations by engaging in public relations activities in coordinator with the agency's corporate office. 
• Ensure that the building maintenance and overall functioning of the program, e.g., proper health and safety practices is achieved and sustained. 
• Ensure that the clinical team implements and maintains an appropriate treatment schedule. 
• Monitor program metrics and support activities related to agency's continuous quality improvement plan and strategic plan and implement program adjustments, as needed. 
• Facilitate staff meetings, consultations, and special therapeutic activities, as required. 
• Participate and provide leadership in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings. 

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

 

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

 

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off: Sick and Vacation
• Sick time: one hour of leave for every 37 hours worked up to a maximum of 7 days per calendar ye