Program Director

Program Director

Indiana Treatment Centers – Muncie, IN
Target Opening: Spring / Summer 2026
Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site Leadership Role

Relocation Assistance Available

Join a team that’s changing lives.

Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is expanding access to high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment across Indiana. Our newest location in Muncie, Indiana, is scheduled to open in Spring/Summer 2026, and we are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Director to lead this facility through pre-opening, launch, and ongoing program excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a healthcare professional who understands substance use disorder treatment operations, regulatory compliance, and how to build strong teams while balancing clinical quality, culture, and performance.

Why This Role Matters

• Foundational Leadership: Help stand up and stabilize Indiana Treatment Centers’ newest location.


• Clinical & Operational Impact: Your leadership directly influences patient outcomes, staff engagement, and program quality.


• Autonomy with Support: Own day-to-day program operations while partnering closely with ARS executive leadership.


• Growth Opportunity: Competitive compensation, benefits, and advancement within a growing multi-state organization.

Essential Duties & 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.


• Oversee a team of Recovery Support Specialists.

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.


• Participate in pre-opening planning, readiness activities, and go-live execution.

Compliance, Quality & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Indiana 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, healthcare, or human services required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of direct behavioral health experience.


• Strong working knowledge of residential and/or outpatient treatment programs.


• 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 & Expectations

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

Indiana Treatment Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your supervisor, Human Resources, or the designated ADA Coordinator. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.