Executive Director

Symbiotic Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks an Executive Director to lead clinical operations for a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility in South Bend, Indiana. The role combines strategic planning, staff leadership, and program development to advance mission-driven care.

You will oversee Recovery Managers, Counselors, and BHT Leads; ensure regulatory compliance, quality of care, and financial sustainability while mentoring clinical teams and fostering a safe, collaborative treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and HIPAA.
• Experience managing clinical teams and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Recovery Managers, Counselors, and BHT Leads.
• Oversee client care, program compliance, and staff development.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards in clinical documentation and service delivery.
• Manage intake and onboarding of new clients and family involvement.
• Facilitate team meetings and clinical case reviews.
• Serve as crisis contact for after-hours situations.
• Conduct staff evaluations and provide direct care support when needed.
• Lead client group sessions and coordinate family engagement programs.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Support the organization’s mission through ethical leadership.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Clinical Program Development

Behavioral Health

Substance Abuse Recovery

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Crisis Intervention

HIPAA Knowledge

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree – LPC or LCSW

Job description

Notre Dame, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026

Executive Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Staffing Partner: Symbiotic Services

Symbiotic Services is recruiting on behalf of a well-respectedorganization specializing in behavioral health and addiction recovery.We are seeking a strategic and compassionate Executive Director to leadclinical operations and drive organizational growth. This position provides aunique opportunity to impact lives through mission-driven leadership in ahigh-impact care environment.

Direct Reports: Recovery Managers, Counselors, and BHT Lead

Position Overview:

The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, andclinical leadership of a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility.This includes oversight of all staff performance, program alignment with bestpractices, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The rolealso involves managing day-to-day operations while supporting long-termorganizational sustainability and growth.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong background in strategicplanning and clinical program development
  
• Experience working withinbehavioral health and substance abuse recovery environments
  
• Ability to cultivate strong,collaborative relationships with staff, partners, and vendors
  
• Committed to accountability,teamwork, and a unified mission
  
• Drives strategic initiatives andensures operational and financial sustainability
  
• Deep knowledge of healthcarecompliance and regulatory frameworks
  
• Experience in medicationmanagement, self-administration supervision, and clinical safety protocols
  
• Skilled in crisis interventionand suicide risk assessment
  
• Passionate about mentoring anddeveloping clinical teams
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise RecoveryManagers, Counselors, and BHT Leads
  
• Oversee all aspects of clientcare, program compliance, and staff development
  
• Ensure adherence to regulatorystandards in clinical documentation and service delivery
  
• Manage the intake and onboardingof new clients, family involvement, and counselor assignment
  
• Facilitate team meetings andclinical case reviews
  
• Serve as a crisis contact forafter-hours situations
  
• Conduct staff evaluations andprovide direct care support when needed
  
• Lead client group sessions andcoordinate family engagement programming
  
• Develop and implement short- andlong-term strategic plans
  
• Support the organization’smission through consistent leadership and ethical practices
  
• Visionary leadership withclinical and operational expertise
  
• Strong team-building andmentoring capabilities
  
• Exceptional understanding ofHIPAA, client rights, and confidentiality laws
  
• Proactive in identifyingbehavioral health trends and adapting service models
  
• High level of integrity,professionalism, and accountability
  
• Adept at navigating complexhealthcare regulations and compliance standards
  
• Committed to creating a safe,inclusive, and supportive treatment environment
  
• Master’s Degree – LPC or LCSWrequired
  
• Minimum 5 years of managementexperience in behavioral health or addiction recovery
  
• Current CPR Certification orability to obtain within 90 days