Executive Director

AHG MASTER; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

AHG MASTER is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the overall performance of our Washington treatment center, directing leadership across clinical and nursing to deliver high-quality care while maintaining financial health. This hands-on role requires daily presence in the facility and active engagement with staff and clients to drive operational excellence.

You will lead a team of department directors, ensure safe staffing and compliance, and build a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• Experience leading behavioral healthcare or substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Proven ability to meet performance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations across service lines, ensuring safe staffing, effective treatment delivery, and consistent performance.
• Lead daily operational meetings and executive reviews with department directors.
• Recruit, hire, and retain qualified leaders and provide supervision to the leadership team.
• Build accountability through clear expectations, measurable goals, and coaching.
• Maintain survey readiness and ensure compliance with state, federal, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction with patients and referral partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality of care

Job description

Executive DirectorWe are a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers providing evidence-based care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through individualized treatment and a full continuum of care, we help clients build the skills, confidence, and foundation needed for lasting recovery and a healthier, more fulfilling life.About the RoleAs Executive Director, you own the overall performance of the treatment center: the quality of care clients receive, the strength of the leadership team, and the financial health of the facility. You will lead the department directors, including the Clinical Director and Director of Nursing, and hold the team accountable for census, staffing, compliance, quality standards, and client outcomes. You set the tone for the building, and the culture of the facility will reflect the expectations you establish and follow through on.This is a hands-on leadership role, not an office job. You will be visible throughout the facility every day, in daily operational huddles and weekly leadership meetings, in conversations with staff and clients, and alongside your directors as they work through problems.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect day-to-day operations across all service lines, ensuring safe staffing, effective treatment delivery, and consistent operational performance.Lead daily operational meetings and weekly leadership meetings, while supporting department directors in monthly performance and operating reviews.Recruit, hire, and retain qualified department leaders, and provide direct supervision to the facility leadership team.Build a culture of accountability by establishing clear expectations, measurable performance goals, and consistent coaching and follow-through.Develop and maintain staff engagement and retention strategies focused on reducing turnover and strengthening team stability.Address employee relations matters and workplace concerns in partnership with Human Resources.Maintain continuous survey readiness and ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal, licensing, and accreditation requirements.Monitor and improve quality of care, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and satisfaction among patients and referral partners.Maintain strong patient satisfaction results across internal surveys and external facility reviews.QualificationsProven ability to meet operational goals, identify performance gaps, and develop and execute effective action plans.Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and healthcare compliance requirements.Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to anticipate challenges and respond calmly and decisively during high-pressure or emergency situations.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.Preferred QualificationsLeadership experience in behavioral healthcare or substance use disorder treatment.Familiarity with The Joint Commission standards and survey preparation.BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffCareer Growth Opportunities