CEO

About the role

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, is seeking a full-time CEO to lead the organization. The CEO will translate the nonprofit's mission into actionable programs, ensure clinical excellence, maintain financial health, and cultivate relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish and execute the organization's strategic vision, short-term goals, and long-term sustainability plans.
• Attend all Board meetings, providing transparent updates on organizational progress, risks, and operational metrics.
• Ensure all clinical and operational policies align with the organization's mission and meet ethical, legal, and licensing standards.
• Oversee the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Board, applicable subcommittees, and finance team to maintain fiscal stability.
• Oversee the organization’s fundraising and development efforts, including identifying major donors, cultivating corporate partnerships, leading a Capital Campaign and writing grants.
• Hire qualified and competent leadership to ensure the smooth-running operation of each of the NCTR Departments and Programs.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace culture that supports employee well-being.
• Ensure the organization is staffed appropriately to deliver high-quality, continuous patient care.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and public face of the organization.
• Oversee the departments that build and maintain referral networks with local hospitals, courts, social services, and other community partners.
• Advocate for substance use disorder resources and represent the organization’s interests at local, state, and federal levels.
• Maintain good working relationships with contract agencies, funding sources, referral sources and licensing authorities.
• Seek and complete projects and activities that will increase goodwill and promote the good reputation of National Capital Treatment & Recovery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as counseling, social work, or nursing
• Minimum of 10 years leadership positions, with a focus on substance use treatment, non-profit, behavioral health settings
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in clinical leadership
• Experience managing a licensed substance use treatment facility in Virginia is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of the substance use treatment field, evidence-based treatment models and healthcare compliance
• Active clinical license in good standing (in Virginia) in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related (LPC, LCSW, LSATP, LMFT, NP, RN) preferred
• Expertise in working with a Board of Directors and executive management team
• Proven record of accomplishment in grant wiring, major donor fundraising and budget management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and ethical practice
• Requires ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
• Strong skills with electronic medical records
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and facilitate conduct resolution
• Excellent follow up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Abide by NCTR policy and procedures.
• Oversees employee understanding and compliance.
• Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained.
• Ensure a high standard of ethics and professionalism is maintained by all NCTR employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.