Caron Treatment Centers · 4 weeks ago
Director of Research
Wernersville, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expCaron Treatment Centers is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to helping individuals recover from addiction for nearly 70 years. They are seeking a Director of Research to provide strategic oversight for research studies, manage projects, publish research findings, and collaborate with various organizations to enhance their treatment services.
Addiction TreatmentMedicalOutpatient CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
The Director of Research will provide strategic oversight and direction for research studies
Coordinate, manage and monitor internal and external research projects at Caron
Monitor industry trends to determine how Caron can contribute to research and/or initiate strategic partnerships with key industry partners
The Director of Research will proactively produce relevant research papers, journal articles, clinical research-based booklets, pamphlets and other research based promotional materials in conjunction with organizational strategic plans
Ongoing publishing of research to further Caron’s treatment services as well as keep the organization visible in the field of addictions treatment
Facilitate monthly research committee meetings in PA
Submissions to professional/trade publications and peer reviewed journal on research occurring at Caron
The Director of Research will present research and training at local, regional, statewide and national addictions conferences
Expand research collaborations with academic, industry and behavioral health organizations
Oversee analysis of research data and provide written reports on the results
Supervision of research staff and intern(s) on all above defined tasks
Provide internal consultation to program directors and other administrators on the design and implementation of performance improvement, studies, outcome studies, organizational development studies and other internal assessment and evaluation initiatives and projects
Continued outcome development and reporting through co-oversight of outcomes project management related to Caron strategic blueprint
Reporting to Senior Leadership, Executive and the Board as required
Complete an annual summary of research activities at Caron
The Director of Research will continually seek funding of research at Caron through grants and/or collaborative efforts with institutions of higher learning
Compose and manage the research department’s annual budget
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD. with demonstrated competence in the management of research teams, application of research methods and training and development
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the addictions field or related human service field
Trained in staff and organizational development
Must be able to travel for conferences through air and other forms of travel
Must be able to present to audience in large and small group settings, which may require long periods of time and be of multiple presentations
Must be skilled in research design and analysis, and the application of statistical methods
Demonstrated skill in professional writing
Skilled at public speaking and in public relations
Preferred
If in recovery, a minimum of 1-year sobriety preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Professional growth and development
Tuition reimbursement
A competitive 401(k) plan
Robust medical, dental, and vision plans
Company
Caron Treatment Centers
Caron Treatment Centers (The Caron Foundation) is a group of non-profit addiction treatment centers
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Tieman
Special Advisor to the CEO and President Emeritus
Christine Storm
Regional Vice President
Recent News
Behavioral Health Business
2026-01-07
Behavioral Health Business
2025-08-21
Company data provided by crunchbase