Program Director

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Savannah (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Program Director to supervise daily operations at an opiate treatment center. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, training, service delivery, patient progress evaluation, policy implementation, and regulatory adherence within your licensed scope.

The role requires leadership in substance abuse treatment, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, audits, and corporate compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in substance abuse treatment services, with a focus on operations and compliance.
• Experience in safety, accreditation processes, and quality of care.
• Valid counseling or nursing license or a related bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving ethic and knowledge of ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient admission, medication delivery, and processing.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and training programs.
• Maintain high standards for facility infrastructure and operations.
• Monitor program performance and report regularly.
• Manage revenue collection and expenditures.
• Ensure schedule adherence and minimize overtime.
• Lead and mentor staff to achieve annual goals.
• Enforce Code of Ethics and Conduct across the team.
• Coordinate trainings and audits.
• Serve as Corporate Compliance Officer and ensure credentialing.

Skills

Leadership in addiction care

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Quality of care

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Valid counseling or nursing license

Job description

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

• 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.