Program Director Healthcare

About the Role

Join a team that’s changing lives. Wise Path Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is expanding access to high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment across West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Team Management
  • Provide day-to-day leadership for clinical, recovery, and program staff.
  • Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain high-performing team members.
  • Foster a trauma-informed, accountable, and mission-aligned workplace culture.
  • Oversee performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes.
• Program Operations & Oversight
  • Direct daily program operations to ensure safety, quality, and consistency of care.
  • Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with ARS standards.
  • Partner with clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based, individualized treatment delivery.
  • Support staffing plans, scheduling, and program-level operational needs.
• Compliance, Quality & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with West Virginia licensing requirements, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable regulations.
  • Maintain survey readiness and documentation integrity across all program areas.
  • Oversee incident reporting, investigations, corrective action plans, and grievance resolution.
  • Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
• Collaboration & Community Engagement
  • Collaborate with ARS leadership, admissions, and clinical teams to support census growth and continuity of care.
  • Serve as a visible leader within the facility and a professional representative in the local community.
  • Support referral relationships and community outreach efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in substance use disorder treatment, healthcare, business management, or facility operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, management, or other relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/management role with direct reports.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards (Joint Commission experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive program performance.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Work Conditions

• Full-time, exempt, on-site leadership role in a 24/7 treatment environment.
• Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to move throughout the facility and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Limited travel may be required for training or leadership meetings.