Program Director Behavioral Health

Williamson, WV

10h • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site leadership role in a 24/7 treatment environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in substance use disorder treatment, healthcare, business management, facility operations
• Must have 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/management role with direct reports
• Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, management, or other relevant discipline strongly preferred
• Joint Commission experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager