Program Director: Substance Treatment Operations Lead

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

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