Program Director, Addiction Treatment Center

Behavioral Health Group (BHG); Staunton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No nights

No Sundays

Generous PTO

Holidays off

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Licensure incentives

Development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Wellness services

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) invites a dedicated Program Director to lead the Staunton clinic, overseeing clinical and administrative staff and ensuring top-tier, patient-centered care throughout recovery.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and staff development, with a schedule Monday–Friday and on-call duties. Competitive salary ranges reflect experience, with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree (or higher).
• Must have 2-3 years of management experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional certifications or licensure related to the role.
• Experience managing substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Leadership experience overseeing operations, compliance, safety, accreditation, and quality of care.
• Experience serving economically and culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Guide the day-to-day operations of the treatment center, ensuring patients receive high-quality, compassionate care from admission through ongoing treatment.
• Oversee key clinical and operational functions, including admission, medication services, patient processing, chart preparation, and coordination with community partners.
• Foster a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Address patient concerns, complaints, and grievances with professionalism and empathy.
• Respond to urgent occupational issues, including after-hours situations as needed.
• Monitor program performance, analyze operational metrics, and identify opportunities to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Manage revenue collection and oversee expenditures to ensure the treatment center operates responsibly within budget.
• Develop staff schedules that balance patient needs, team well-being, and operational efficiency while minimizing overtime.
• Lead regular staff meetings, case conferences, and intervention discussions that encourage collaboration.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and guide the team through continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure all team members maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, hiring, employee relations, performance management, and retention to build a strong, engaged workforce.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member feels supported and empowered to do their best work.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements while communicating regulatory updates to staff.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Diversity experience

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Word processing

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) invites a dedicated Program Director to lead the Staunton clinic, overseeing clinical and administrative staff and ensuring top-tier, patient-centered care throughout recovery.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and staff development, with a schedule Monday–Friday and on-call duties. Competitive salary ranges reflect experience, with strong benefits and growth opportunities.