Program Director

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Savannah (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedules (no nights/Sundays)

Health, vision & dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with discretionary match

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group - BHG in Tennessee seeks an experienced Program Director to supervise daily operations of an opiate treatment center, ensuring excellence in staffing, training, compliance, and patient service. You will oversee scheduling, evaluation of patient progress, policy implementation, and regulatory adherence within licensed scope.

The role emphasizes leadership, ethics, and communication, with responsibilities spanning team mentorship, audits, credentialing, and HR-related

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in substance abuse treatment services.
• Experience in operations, compliance, safety, accreditation, and quality of care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and ethical standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient admission, medication delivery, and patient processing.
• Maintain high standards for the treatment center’s infrastructure.
• Address urgent issues and patient complaints promptly.
• Monitor and report on program performance regularly.
• Manage revenue collection and expenditures.
• Ensure schedule adherence and minimize overtime.
• Lead and mentor team members to achieve annual goals.
• Implement and enforce agency’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Coordinate training programs and audits.
• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Ensure team members are properly educated, credentialed, and licensed.
• Manage recruitment, staffing levels, and team morale.
• Handle hiring, termination, and unemployment claims with HR.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Operations & Compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Counseling or nursing license

Job description

Pay: $56,700 annually + quarterly and annual bonus potential

Schedule: 5:30am - 2:00pm

Job Overview

The Program Director supervises daily operations of an opiate treatment center, ensuring excellence in operations, staffing, training, compliance, and customer service. Responsibilities include team member supervision, scheduling, training, service delivery oversight, patient progress evaluation, policy implementation, and regulatory adherence. The Program Director performs duties within their licensed scope, as specified in an addendum.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise patient admission, medication delivery, and patient processing.
• Maintain high standards for the treatment center’s infrastructure.
• Address urgent issues and patient complaints promptly.
• Monitor and report on program performance regularly.
• Manage revenue collection and expenditures.
• Ensure schedule adherence and minimize overtime.
• Lead and mentor team members to achieve annual goals.
• Implement and enforce agency’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Coordinate training programs and audits.
• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Ensure team members are properly educated, credentialed, and licensed.
• Manage recruitment, staffing levels, and team morale.
• Handle hiring, termination, and unemployment claims with HR.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in substance abuse treatment services.
• Experience in operations, compliance, safety, accreditation, and quality of care.
• Valid counseling or nursing license, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and ethical standards knowledge.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions outlined here represent what is required for an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities, as long as they do not create an undue hardship for the business.

• Ability to speak and hear effectively in person and over the phone.
• Adequate vision to read correspondence, computer screens, and forms.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, with some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Variable workload with periodic high stress and activity levels.
• Interactions with patients who may be ill, have infectious diseases, mental health diagnoses, or involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Standard medical office environment.
• Prolonged periods of keyboarding.

Why Join BHG?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Recognition and Rewards: Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Perks: Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

At BHG, we thrive on the greatness of our people. Join us and become part of a community that values excellence, integrity, and making a real difference in the lives of others.

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.