Job Description:
The Director of Certification & Testing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the domestic and international certification processes, and management of the Testing Department which is within the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), under the auspices of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The Director of Certification & Testing will be responsible for the development and distribution of certification products within the guidelines of NCC AP and NAADAC. NCC AP operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor credentialing and endorsement programs at the national and international levels.
Company Description
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education. An important part of the healthcare continuum, NAADAC members and its 47 state and international affiliates work to create healthier individuals, families and communities through prevention, intervention, quality treatment and recovery support.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public health or a behavioral health discipline, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in substance use disorders or related field as a practitioner or manager.
- Hold a license or credential as an Addictions Counselor or in a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, review and coordination of certification/licensing products and procedures.
- Knowledge of application and interpretation of ethical standards and practices in substance use disorders.
- Experience as a supervisor or manager.
- Knowledge and experience in developing and monitoring department budgets.
- Experience with working with Board of Directors and Certification Boards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently.
- Possess interpersonal skills which will promote development and enrichment of the certification department and the association.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills which will aid in growth of credentialing products and materials.
- Demonstrated writing skills at a variety of levels (reports, contracts, and emails.)
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence.
- Ability to implement and learn new skills and concepts quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work with a diverse staff and contribute to the mission of NAADAC.
- Demonstrated track record of flexibility; ability to adapt and react quickly to unexpected changes, prioritize tasks with excellent organization skills and time management skills, anticipate problems, provide creative solutions, and meet deadlines in challenging situations.
- Effective communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to support excellent customer service with all departments.
