Recovery Program Director, Facility Operations

Thrive People & Strategy; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive People & Strategy is seeking a Program Manager (Program Director) for our Palos Verdes Estates, California facility. This full-time, in-person role leads daily operations across compliance, safety, clinical oversight, and staff scheduling, with a focus on recovery programs and 360 operational excellence.

You will train staff, enforce company policies, and coordinate with the medical team and nurses. Requires California driver’s license and ability to work Saturdays; complex, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have RADT or CADC and CPR cert.
• Experience operating a DTX/RTC facility.
• Knowledge of DHCS and JCAHO regulations.
• Tech-savvy with computers and software (Kipu).
• Strong people skills and ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Train all staff including BHTs and medical team members.
• Oversee facility operations: compliance, safety, clinical, schedule, hiring, and vehicle/food/inventory.
• Ensure logs and compliance paperwork are completed by staff.
• Serve as go-to person for staff and manage a high-paced, high-stress environment.

Skills

High-energy

Goal-oriented

Coachable attitude

Attention to detail

Team leadership

People skills

Education

RADT or CADC + CPR cert

Tools

Kipu

Microsoft Office

General IT skills

Job description

Thrive People & Strategy is seeking a Program Manager (Program Director) for our Palos Verdes Estates, California facility. This full-time, in-person role leads daily operations across compliance, safety, clinical oversight, and staff scheduling, with a focus on recovery programs and 360 operational excellence.

You will train staff, enforce company policies, and coordinate with the medical team and nurses. Requires California driver’s license and ability to work Saturdays; complex, fast-paced