Part-Time Health Education Coordinator

SUMMARY: National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring a part-time Health Education Coordinator to help support the health literacy initiatives of medical and clinical staff across residential programs to help patients better understand medical, psychiatric, and medication-related instructions. The role also provides administrative support to residential programs and requires basic office skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and knowledge of clinical or laboratory procedures. This is a part-time, 20 hours a week, grant-funded, hourly position limited to 10 months. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer, medical staff, and counseling staff to facilitate weekly health literacy education groups.

• Assist in updating and improving health literacy curriculum based on observed...