Program Director

Brightli; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Training & development

Career mobility

Job summary

Brightli in Saint Charles, MO seeks a Program Director to provide strategic leadership for behavioral health and community programs. You will oversee operations, financial performance, quality initiatives, and team leadership, while building partnerships with referral sources and community organizations.

The ideal candidate combines regulatory compliance expertise, staff development, and a dedication to service excellence to drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in a healthcare system or five years of behavioral healthcare experience required.
• Behavioral healthcare experience in a similar role preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, performance, and compliance of assigned programs and service areas.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to achieve goals.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and new funding sources.
• Assist with grant management and invoicing.
• Review financial performance and report variances.

Skills

Program Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Saint Charles, MO
Department: Recover Services
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

As a Program Director , you’ll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for behavioral health and community-based programs that positively impact the lives of individuals and families. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who is passionate about service excellence, staff development, regulatory compliance, and driving meaningful outcomes.

You will oversee program operations, financial performance, quality initiatives, and team leadership while fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders, referral sources, and community organizations.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Program Leadership & Operations

• Oversee the daily operations, performance, and compliance of assigned programs and service areas.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies to achieve operational and organizational goals.

• Identify opportunities for program growth, service enhancement, and new funding sources.

• Assist with grant management activities and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.

• Review financial performance and ensure timely variance reporting and corrective actions when needed.

• Support program sustainability through effective planning and resource management.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CARF standards, state regulations, licensing requirements, payer requirements, and organizational policies.

• Maintain audit-ready programs and support internal and external reviews.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews and monitor service delivery outcomes.

• Ensure electronic health records and program databases are maintained accurately and timely.

• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance service effectiveness and client outcomes.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and retain high-performing team members.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and professional development.

• Foster a positive, accountable, and mission-driven culture.

• Promote employee engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure staffing levels support quality service delivery.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners, funding sources, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with Department of Mental Health offices, Vocational Rehabilitation providers, targeted case management organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Represent the organization in community meetings, networking events, and partnership activities.

Service Delivery Support

• Conduct field observations and monitor service delivery practices.

• Provide operational support and direct service coverage when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in a healthcare system or five years of behavioral healthcare experience required.

• Behavioral healthcare experience in a similar role preferred.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Opportunity to lead programs that positively impact individuals and communities
• Meaningful, mission-driven work with a growing organization
• Ability to influence program development and strategic initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to build strong community partnerships and drive positive change
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect registry, and fingerprint screening, as applicable.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation and all required onboarding training.
• Completion of annual training requirements, including Relias and organization-required certifications.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas as needed

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.