Job Vacancies with The Better Way Program

The following positions are open for THE BETTER WAY PROGRAM.


The Better Way Program is under the auspices of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Therapeutic Services, Inc.

(PRBTS).

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – serve at the pleasure of the Governing Board, PRBTS.,Inc./The Better

Way Program. The Executive Director is the Chief Operating Officer for the Program. He or she is

responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, and implementing such

policies as may be adopted by the Board of Trustees. Provides management to all program entities

and staff. Is responsible for overseeing the orderly growth and implementation of innovative

strategies for the effectiveness of the organization. He or she is required to attend monthy board

meetings and submit monthly reports. He or she shall ensure that The Better Way Program

operates in compliance with its duly adopted By-laws, Policies, Occupational Safety and Health Act

and the District of Columbia Register Chapter 23 Operating Rules, which reflect current best

practice. This is a full-time position, salary is negotiable.


PROGRAM MANAGER – provide therapeutic aid to adult male and female individuals requiring

assistance in recovering from chemical dependency, domestic violence, co-dependency, and other

therapeutic issues. Supervise the work of other clinicians and work under limited supervision, with

considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Attend monthy staff

meetings and bi-monthly in-house trainings. Provides technical assistance and guidance in

developing and implementing treatment plans. Conduct a ninety (90) day treatment plan review

with assigned clients. Prepare monthly statistical and narrative reports for supervisor, including

but not limited to the Program’s required reporting and demographical and statistical information

as designated.




Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in Human Service and /or related area, Bachelor’s

degree in Social Science of related area. License in Counseling/Social Work, Certified Addictions

Counselor (CAC) Level I or Level II, Master Advance Counselor, Certified Temperament Counselor.

This is a full-time position, salary is negotiable.


CLINICAL DIRECTOR - provides guidance and supervision to the clinical staff of Treatment

Program. Applicants should be knowledgeable of substance abuse and mental health. Conduct

chemical dependency orientation sessions with all incoming clients. Orient clients to available

treatment options; refer and place clients in treatment programs appropriate to clients’ individual

needs. Only applicants licensed to practice in the District of Columbia will be granted interviews.

(i.e. LICSW (Social Worker) Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Level I or II and knowledge of

chemical dependency. This is a part-time position, salary is negotiable.


All positions are currently open and will be filled ASAP

I f interested please submit resume to:

Email to: jjones@thebetterwayprogram.org

Or call The Better Way Office at 202-396-4290