Director of Addiction Recovery Programs

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No Nights or Sundays

Generous PTO

Holidays off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group - BHG is seeking a proactive Program Director to lead our clinic, ensuring patient-centered care and recovery. You’ll supervise clinical and admin staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence to break patients free of addiction.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call coverage. The pay range is $60,000–$75,000 annually, dependent on experience, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities for certifications and licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required.
• 2-3 years of management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional certifications or licensure related to the role.
• Experience managing substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Leadership experience overseeing operations, compliance, safety, accreditation, and quality of care.
• Experience serving economically and culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Guide the day-to-day operations of the treatment center, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care from admission through ongoing treatment.
• Oversee key clinical and operational functions, including admission, medication services, patient processing, chart preparation, and coordination with community partners.
• Foster a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Address patient concerns, complaints, and grievances with professionalism and empathy.
• Respond to urgent occupational issues, including after-hours situations as needed.
• Monitor program performance, analyze operational metrics, and identify opportunities to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Manage revenue collection and oversee expenditures to ensure the center operates within budget.
• Develop staff schedules that balance patient needs, team well-being, and operational efficiency while minimizing overtime.
• Oversee staff onboarding and create opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.
• Lead regular staff meetings, case conferences, and intervention discussions that encourage collaboration.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and guide the team through continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure all team members maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, hiring, employee relations, performance management, and retention.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member feels supported to do their best work.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements and communicate updates to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Behavioral Health Group - BHG is seeking a proactive Program Director to lead our clinic, ensuring patient-centered care and recovery. You’ll supervise clinical and admin staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence to break patients free of addiction.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call coverage. The pay range is $60,000–$75,000 annually, dependent on experience, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities for certifications and licenses.