From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 26, 2026Sources
The short version
You would work for National Capital Treatment and Recovery in Arlington, Virginia — a nonprofit behavioral health organization, formerly Phoenix House, with nationally accredited residential and outpatient programs.
Employer research, Aug 26, 2026
You work a 64-bed medically monitored intensive residential program for adult men with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
For experienced nursesSources
You can also work the co-ed Arlington Recovery Center for county residents or the Counseling Center, where outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment sit with medication management.
For experienced nursesSources
The employer cites a supportive, collaborative environment with supervision and staff mentorship, and says the team develops skills to become counselors and medical practitioners.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: natcaptreatment.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 2 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: all 2 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Arlington
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Employer cites a supportive, collaborative environment with high-quality supervision and staff mentorship.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: natcaptreatment.org- Career development
Employer says the team develops skills to become effective counselors and medical practitioners in the field.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: natcaptreatment.org- Scheduling
LPN Adult Men's Residential: 8am–4pm every other Saturday. PRN Residential Specialist: weekday days and weekend 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm and 7pm–7am); at least 3 shifts/month to stay active. Residential Specialist also posted part-time, day shift.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery · employer research
Sources
The units
Adult Men's Residential Treatment Program
64-bed intensive residential program for adult men with substance use and co-occurring disorders; medically monitored and clinically managed.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: natcaptreatment.orgArlington Recovery Center
Adult co-ed residential program offering medically monitored and clinically managed intensive treatment for Arlington County residents.
Sources
NCTR Counseling Center
Outpatient services and medication-assisted treatment; employer also lists medication management as part of the treatment regimen.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: natcaptreatment.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- management
- Aggregated reviews rate management far below other dimensions, pointing to dissatisfaction with leadership.
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As of 2026- workplace culture
- Culture is among the lowest-scored dimensions in the review summary.
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As of 2026- work-life balance
- Work-life balance is rated poorly compared with pay and overall score.
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As of 2026
More review themes
- pay satisfaction
- Just over half of reviewers say they are satisfied with pay; pay-and-benefits sits near the overall average.
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As of 2026
The hard parts
Aggregated reviews rate management far below other dimensions, and culture and work-life balance sit among the lowest-scored areas.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Arlington, VA
Perched across the Potomac from D.C., Arlington delivers hyper-connected transit living. Rely on 11 Metrorail stations along the Rosslyn–Ballston and Crystal City corridors for easy shift commutes, then unwind at Ballston Quarter or along the Custis Trail. With living costs about 9% above the national average, it trades highway gridlock for walkable, high-density neighborhood energy.
Browse roles in Arlington- Metro price level · Arlington area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,322/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $142,114/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does National Capital Treatment and Recovery hire new grads?
All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to National Capital Treatment and Recovery, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at National Capital Treatment and Recovery
- LPN
- Day shift
- LPN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Sources
- natcaptreatment.org
Employer website
- natcaptreatment.org/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4261012/National-Capital-Treatment-and-Recovery/PRN-Residential-Specialist
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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