Recovery Program Director: Lead Teams & Elevate Care

Reliant Care Management Company; Senath (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Day Recovery is seeking a Program Director to lead and oversee the substance use disorder recovery program in Senath, Missouri. This hands-on leader will guide daily operations, supervise staff, and partner with clinical and recovery-support teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The role emphasizes accountability, process improvement, and building a collaborative environment that supports residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, healthcare, social services, or a related environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing employees and building effective teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and operational leadership
• Commitment to treating individuals in recovery with dignity and respect
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily program operations
• Supervise, support, and develop program staff
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability across the team
• Coordinate with clinical and recovery-support staff to ensure continuity of care
• Help develop, implement, and maintain program policies and procedures
• Monitor program quality, documentation, compliance, and performance
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
• Assist with staff scheduling and ensure appropriate program coverage
• Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions
• Promote a safe, respectful, structured, and recovery-focused environment
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, referral sources, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with organizational leadership on program goals and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
• Support crisis management and problem-solving when needed

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Team building

Organizational skills

Documentation

Job description

New Day Recovery is seeking a Program Director to lead and oversee the substance use disorder recovery program in Senath, Missouri. This hands-on leader will guide daily operations, supervise staff, and partner with clinical and recovery-support teams to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The role emphasizes accountability, process improvement, and building a collaborative environment that supports residents and staff alike.