Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program Director

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a visionary, compassionate leader to champion our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program. In this role, you won’t just manage operations, you will shape a structured, recovery-focused environment that bridges specialized skilled medical care with long-term healing. As the Program Director, you will guide a dedicated interdisciplinary team, advocate fiercely for resident dignity, and build the clinical and community frameworks that empower individuals to successfully transition back into their lives. If you are ready to lead a trauma-informed, cutting-edge program that changes the trajectory of recovery, we want you on our team.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Daily Operations

Drive Program Excellence: Oversee the daily operations of the SUD Program, ensuring standard-setting compliance with CMS regulations, state requirements, and facility policies.

Champion Quality Improvement: Track program outcomes and actively lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to constantly elevate our standard of care.

Empower the Community: Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with acute hospitals, behavioral health networks, and community recovery resources to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Interdisciplinary Clinical Oversight

Lead the Care Continuum: Partner closely with Nursing, Physicians, Admissions, Social Services, and behavioral health providers to build truly individualized, holistic treatment plans.

Gatekeep & Assess: Collaborate on prospective admissions to determine program appropriateness and ensure that comprehensive Social Service and Recreation assessments capture every resident’s unique strengths and psychological needs.

Masterful Discharge Planning: Work together with residents, families, and the care team from day one to map out robust utilization management and safe, sustainable discharge plans.

Advocacy & Specialized Care

Advocate for Patient Rights: Serve as a fierce protector of resident rights, dignity, strict confidentiality, and personalized goals.

Support Modern Recovery Modalities: Drive the success of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services, actively supporting residents utilizing Methadone and Suboxone.

Manage & Mitigate Risk: Oversee proactive case management, navigating relapse risks, behavioral health needs, drug screening protocols, and comprehensive program compliance.

Inspire Through Engagement: Ensure vibrant recreation and socialization opportunities are fully integrated into each resident’s daily recovery journey.

Team Mentorship & Documentation

Educate and Inspire: Develop and deliver impactful staff education focused on substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and modern behavioral health interventions.

Maintain Compliance: Ensure all government, state, and organizational documentation requirements are meticulously met. Actively monitor and support departmental compliance within PointClickCare (PCC).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in behavioral health, or substance use counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or program management experience preferred.
• Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs preferred.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as: *Pet Insurance *Term and Whole Life Insurance *Short-term Disability *Hospital Indemnity *Personal Accident *Critical Illness *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of servic

Posted Salary Range

USD $32.00 - USD $36.00 /Hr.

We are looking for a visionary, compassionate leader to champion our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program. In this role, you won't just manage operations, you will shape a structured, recovery-focused environment that bridges specialized skilled medical care with long-term healing. As the Program Director, you will guide a dedicated interdisciplinary team, advocate fiercely for resident dignity, and build the clinical and community frameworks that empower individuals to successfully transition back into their lives. If you are ready to lead a trauma-informed, cutting-edge program that changes the trajectory of recovery, we want you on our team.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Daily Operations

Drive Program Excellence: Oversee the daily operations of the SUD Program, ensuring standard-setting compliance with CMS regulations, state requirements, and facility policies.

Champion Quality Improvement: Track program outcomes and actively lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to constantly elevate our standard of care.

Empower the Community: Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with acute hospitals, behavioral health networks, and community recovery resources to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Interdisciplinary Clinical Oversight

Lead the Care Continuum: Partner closely with Nursing, Physicians, Admissions, Social Services, and behavioral health providers to build truly individualized, holistic treatment plans.

Gatekeep & Assess: Collaborate on prospective admissions to determine program appropriateness and ensure that comprehensive Social Service and Recreation assessments capture every resident's unique strengths and psychological needs.

Masterful Discharge Planning: Work together with residents, families, and the care team from day one to map out robust utilization management and safe, sustainable discharge plans.

Advocacy & Specialized Care

Advocate for Patient Rights: Serve as a fierce protector of resident rights, dignity, strict confidentiality, and personalized goals.

Support Modern Recovery Modalities: Drive the success of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services, actively supporting residents utilizing Methadone and Suboxone.

Manage & Mitigate Risk: Oversee proactive case management, navigating relapse risks, behavioral health needs, drug screening protocols, and comprehensive program compliance.

Inspire Through Engagement: Ensure vibrant recreation and socialization opportunities are fully integrated into each resident's daily recovery journey.

Team Mentorship & Documentation

Educate and Inspire: Develop and deliver impactful staff education focused on substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and modern behavioral health interventions.

Maintain Compliance: Ensure all government, state, and organizational documentation requirements are meticulously met. Actively monitor and support departmental compliance within PointClickCare (PCC).

• Minimum of three years of experience in behavioral health, or substance use counseling.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or program management experience preferred.
• Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs preferred.