Program Director
Behavioral Health Group - BHG · Shreveport, LA · Today
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
We’re looking for a committed and proactive Program Director who is dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. As the head of the clinic, you’ll play a critical role in serving patients throughout their recovery journey by maintaining and supervising clinical and administrative staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guaranteeing operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide Care and Leadership
- 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.
- Management and Initiative
- 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.
- Team Building
- Oversee staff onboarding and create opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.
- Lead regular staff meetings, case conferences, and intervention discussions that encourage collaboration.
- Cook up and coordinate internal and external audits, guiding 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.
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.
What BHG Can Offer You
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible and predictable schedules.
- Early in/early out hours.
- No nights and no Sundays.
- Generous paid time off.
- Enjoy holidays off.
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus life insurance and disability protection.
- Competitive discretionary 401(k) match.
- Recognition and Rewards
- Quarterly bonus potential.
- Incentives for certifications or licenses.
- Employee Perks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Self-care and wellness services.
- Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options.
- Grow With Us
- Role-based training programs.
- Developmental opportunities.
- Clinical supervision hours.
- Certification support.
- Career advancement pathways with our leveling program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Pay
Pay varies on experience.
Schedule
Monday - Friday 5:00AM - 3PM + On Call