Director of Program Management

Acadia•Center Point, TX

About The Position

The Director of Program Management plans, directs, and coordinates the facility’s therapeutic programs at Starlite Recovery Center, an addiction treatment and recovery center serving adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role provides leadership and oversight of therapeutic programming, with responsibility for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. The position also involves shaping treatment programs, developing clinical teams, and supporting recovery services across the facility. The Director develops and maintains administrative and clinical operations, oversees program staff and resources, and ensures program policies, workflows, and treatment practices align with organizational objectives, regulations, and standards of care. The role may include an assigned caseload, direct clinical care, treatment planning, and chart audits. The ideal candidate is independently licensed as a clinician in Texas, such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or psychologist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
Four or more years of experience working in behavioral health.
One or more years of management experience.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Independent clinical licensure in Texas; examples listed are LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or psychologist.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in behavioral health.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain administrative and clinical operations that provide high-quality care and patient outcomes.
Supervise program staff and support, teach, and serve as a resource to other staff members.
Plan and implement program goals, objectives, staffing, resources, and equipment, including approved objectives, timetables, outcomes, and measures.
Oversee the program budget and policies concerning participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits.
Direct counselors, clinical staff, or other facility staff involved in program service delivery as applicable.
Organize, manage, and coordinate operational and administrative processes.
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures; ensure workflows align with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations, and standards of care, and that operations meet environmental, safety, and infection-control requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency.
Manage staff hiring, development, training, performance, and communication.
Maintain an assigned caseload if applicable to the program.
Provide direct care related to diagnosis and therapeutic management independently, consulting others when appropriate.
Monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels and timely care.
Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain and audit patient charts and records.
Serve as a liaison and consult with staff regarding issues, regulations, and standards related to the area of clinical specialty.
Provide outreach services in the area of clinical specialty as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.