Program Director-Residential

Overview

Compass Health is seeking a Program Director to lead operations at Navig8 , our adolescent residential substance use recovery program. In this leadership role, you'll oversee the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed substance use treatment services for youth. You'll supervise a multidisciplinary team, manage clinical operations, and ensure every young person in our care receives the support they need to move forward.

This full-time, benefit-eligible position includes scheduled on-call hours during the week and weekends, and occasional after-hours support during crises or staff shortages.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is a mission-minded clinical leader, passionate about youth recovery, and ready to take ownership of program outcomes while mentoring and supporting a highly skilled team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision for a multidisciplinary residential treatment team
• Oversee client admissions, assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Monitor charting, clinical quality, and service effectiveness
• Lead team meetings, clinical staffing, and in-service trainings
• Represent Navig8 in the community through outreach, public speaking, and partnerships
• Maintain full client capacity and regulatory compliance
• Serve as a point of contact for after-hours emergencies and provide crisis support
• Supervise licensed clinicians, nursing staff, technicians, and integrated health specialists
• Manage staff schedules, training, evaluations, and documentation
• Support team and client safety by overseeing drug screening protocols
• Ensure smooth daily operations and a therapeutic, youth-centered environment

Requirements

Work Experience / Training / Additional Requirements

Licensure / Certification

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). We operate from high ethical and professional standards to provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.

At Compass Health Network, we are a nonprofit organization committed to making a meaningful impact on communities across Missouri. We offer a wide range of essential services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine, and dental care. Our mission is Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

We're proud of the dedicated team we've built. We believe our people are our greatest strength—passionate, skilled, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Here, you'll find a workplace that values collaboration, growth, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.

We offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for personal and professional growth. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy :

Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

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