Program Director

Share Between $69k and $72k Per Year Position range in Rhode Island $46k

• $106k Per Year Program Director Behavioral Health Group

Occupation:

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Location:

Westerly, RI

• 02891

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

04/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Behavioral Health Group

Web Site:

bhgrecovery.com Job #:

PROGR004712

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Pay Range:

$69,000

• $72,000 Annually w/ Bonus Structure Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services.

We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. With over 117 locations in 24 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients. Job Summary The Program Director oversees the daily operations of a treatment program, including the direct supervision of the treatment center's team members. This role ensures optimal performance in operations, staffing, training, compliance, and customer service. Key responsibilities include scheduling, supervising team members, facilitating training and professional development, overseeing the delivery of treatment services, evaluating patient progress, implementing company policies and procedures, and ensuring adherence to state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations. Additionally, the Program Manager will perform duties within the scope of their license or certification, as specified in an addendum to this job description.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee patient admission, medication delivery, patient processing, chart preparation, and use of community resources.
• Address complaints and grievances promptly.
• Maintain high standards of the treatment center's infrastructure.
• Handle urgent and emergent issues, even outside regular hours.
• Regularly report on and improve treatment program performance.
• Manage revenue collection and budgeted expenditures.
• Ensure schedule adherence and minimize overtime.
• Adhere to attendance standards and report work-related issues immediately.
• Lead and mentor team members to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Enforce the agency's Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Execute and supervise comprehensive training programs.
• Coordinate internal and external training and audits.
• Moderate weekly team and intervention meetings.
• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Ensure team members are properly educated, credentialed, and licensed.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels, manage recruitment, and address team morale and grievances.
• Evaluate the performance of key leaders.
• Manage hiring, termination, and unemployment claims with Human Resources.
• Manage time off requests, timekeeping, and payroll approvals.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements and keep team members informed.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Must have 2-3 years of management experience.
• Any certifications or licensures related to the role is preferred.
• The ideal candidate is a technically competent leader with significant experience in the management of substance abuse treatment services across economically and culturally diverse communities.
• Management experience should include responsibility for operations, compliance, safety, accreditation, and quality of care.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
• In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
• Advanced knowledge of medication assisted treatment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment and high integrity
• Effective and timely decision-making
• Good at identifying issues, formulating long-term solutions, and solving problems
• Demonstrated knowledge of ethical standards
• Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Be able to sit for long periods of time, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity level
• Interactions with patients who may be ill, have infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses and/or are involved in the criminal justice system
• Standard medical office conditions and environment
• Keyboarding for long periods of time Why Join BHG?

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.

• Investment in

Your Growth:

Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.

Recognition and Rewards:

Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.

Employee Perks:

Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series. At BHG, we thrive on the greatness of our people. Join us and become part of a community that values excellence, integrity, and making a real difference in the lives of others. BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.... Visit the Employer site for more details