Executive Director - Symbiotic Services

Executive Director

Symbiotic Services is recruiting on behalf of a respected organization in the integrated healthcare sector.

Direct Reports

• Recovery Managers/Counselors and BHT Lead
  

Position Overview
The Executive Director oversees the management, training, and direction of Recovery Managers, Counselors, and BHT Leads, supervising two or more employees. This role holds hiring and firing authority and collaborates with the Leadership and other Directors on short- and long-term strategies to align program curriculum with organizational goals. The Executive Director plays a key role in executing the facility’s mission and ensuring operational and financial sustainability.

Key Qualifications

• Skilled in strategic planning and business development
  
• Builds collaborative relationships with facility staff, providers, and vendors
  
• Promotes a culture of accountability, shared vision, and teamwork
  
• Leads mission-driven initiatives and implements the facility’s strategic plan
  
• Ensures financial sustainability through effective management and controls
  
• Complies with all healthcare regulatory requirements
  
• Drives growth through partnerships and outreach initiatives
  
• Knowledgeable in medication observation and self-administration practices
  
• Familiar with point-of-care drug testing protocols and guidelines
  
• Skilled in assessing risk factors, including suicide and self-harm, and responding appropriately
  
• Committed mentor for staff professional development
  

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of Recovery Mentors, Counselors, and BHT Lead
  
• Ensure certification and training standards for Recovery Mentors and Counselors
  
• Maintain client care protocols that meet state and federal regulations
  
• Oversee client onboarding, family meetings, and client-counselor assignments
  
• Conduct weekly staff and client meetings to support team cohesion
  
• Remain available after hours and on weekends for emergencies
  
• Monitor service delivery for quality and compliance in record-keeping
  
• Lead group sessions with clients and facilitate annual evaluations for direct reports
  
• Provide direct care to clients and families as needed
  
• Facilitate family day programming and other family support activities
  
• Develop and implement both short- and long-term strategic plans
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership
  

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership with proven success in strategic execution
  
• Ability to identify industry trends and foster adaptability within teams
  
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders, engaging effectively with diverse teams
  
• Skilled in team guidance, fostering cohesion and effectiveness
  
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA standards, client rights, and confidentiality
  
• Compliance-focused with knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
  
• Promotes a culture of high performance and accountability
  
• Demonstrates strong supervisory and mentoring skills
  
• Proficient in assessing and managing at-risk factors for suicide and self-harm
  

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degreed – LPC/LCSW
  
• 5 or more years in management
  
• Current CPR Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
  

If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to enhancing substance abuse treatment and driving meaningful change, apply with Symbiotic Services today to join a mission-centered team.