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Program Director (Residential / Detox Facility)

Program Director (Residential / Detox Facility)

Gateway FoundationChicago, IL, United States
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Program Director (Residential / Detox Facility)

Location : Chicago, IL

Post Date : Sep 9, 2025

Position Type : Full Time

Requisition Number : 33550

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location : 3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624

  • View the facility details here!

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday from 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM

Program Directors are responsible for :

  • Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the management and delivery of quality client services within a defined substance abuse treatment program.
  • Reviews clinical treatment program services and results; ensures compliance with program and Foundation standards and objectives, applicable contracts, regulations and accreditation standards. Recommends program budgets, goals, and policies; and ensures effective implementation and administration of same.
  • Responsible for recruiting and retaining program staff. Interviews, hires, oversees the training and development of, schedules, assigns work to, evaluates the performance and competence of and, when necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies.
  • Develops and recommends program goals and objectives, and designs and implements appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals. Assists subordinate supervisors in developing and meeting goals and objectives for their areas of responsibility.
  • Conducts regular meetings with program staff to communicate program goals, objectives, and short- and long-term plans, to provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems and to conduct staff in-service training.
  • Maintains and fosters cooperative working relationships with a variety of referral resources and services, community organizations and criminal justice and social services agencies.
  • Maintains and enhances knowledge and expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities. Creates an annual personal development plan to increase management skills, abilities and competence. Serves on internal and external committees as assigned.

    • Job Requirements :

  • Master's degree in health, business administration, or a related field required
  • Current professional license or certification as a substance abuse counselor in state of Illinois required (LCPC or LCSW)
  • Minimum of 5 years management experience in the substance abuse and / or mental health field required
  • Knowledge of up-to-date treatment techniques and modalities, and case management within the assigned program
  • This position will provide leadership for residential programs serving adult clients; as such, experience with the adult population is preferred
  • Experience with managed care entities, accreditation standards, and measuring effectiveness of programs a must

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
  • Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
  • Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech.
  • Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and / or audit information and data on a regular basis.

    • Compensation (based on experience and credentials) :

  • Salary range is between $86,301-$114,829
  • Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

    • Benefits at Gateway Foundation :

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

    • Financial Wellbeing :

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    • Flexibility and Time Off :

  • 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • Work-life-balance

    • Personal Development :

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
  • Clinical Supervision : Formal and informal guidance

    • Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

    Nearest Major Market : Chicago

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