About this opportunity
New Day Recovery lists this Program Director opportunity in senath, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
New Day Recovery is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for our substance use disorder recovery program in Senath, Missouri.
This is an opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about recovery, understands the importance of accountability and structure, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward long-term recovery.
Position Overview
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and day-to-day operation of the recovery program. This individual will work closely with clinical staff, recovery support staff, organizational leadership, and community partners to ensure residents receive high-quality, consistent, and compassionate care.
We are looking for someone who can lead people, strengthen processes, hold teams accountable, and create an environment where both staff and residents can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of daily program operations
Supervise, support, and develop program staff
Establish clear expectations and promote accountability across the team
Coordinate with clinical and recovery-support staff to ensure continuity of care
Help develop, implement, and maintain program policies and procedures
Monitor program quality, documentation, compliance, and performance
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
Assist with staff scheduling and ensure appropriate program coverage
Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions
Promote a safe, respectful, structured, and recovery-focused environment
Build positive relationships with residents, families, referral sources, community partners, and other stakeholders
Collaborate with organizational leadership on program goals and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
Support crisis management and problem-solving when needed
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health/recovery environment and understands that successful programs require both compassion and accountability.
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, healthcare, social services, or a related environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience managing employees and building effective teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and operational leadership
Commitment to treating individuals in recovery with dignity and respect
Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services preferred
Why New Day Recovery?
At New Day Recovery, our work is about more than filling a position. We have the opportunity every day to help people take meaningful steps toward recovery and a better future.
We are looking for a Program Director who wants to lead from the front, develop a strong team, improve the program, and help create an environment where recovery can happen.
If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your work can have a direct impact on both employees and the individuals we serve, we would love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
senath, MO, 63876, US
Who can apply
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