Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Our Goal:

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people’s lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs (for applicable roles and locations)

Position: Executive Director

Job Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the residential withdrawal management facility. This role ensures the facility provides high-quality, client-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The Director will oversee the day-to-day operations, staff management, P&L responsibility, and strategic development of the site to support individuals undergoing withdrawal from substances in a safe, supportive environment. This position reports to the VP of Operations and supervises clinical and support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day operations of a 24/7 residential facility providing ASAM 3.7 and 3.5 levels of care
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team, including medical, counseling, administrative, and support staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and manage scheduling, participate in the process of hiring of new staff as
• Collaborate with clinical and medical leaders to develop and maintain effective withdrawal management protocols.
• Manage the facility’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability while delivering quality care.
• Oversee scheduling, facility maintenance, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency.
• Implement safety and emergency preparedness plans, ensuring a secure environment for staff and clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring the timely procurement of essential supplies and services.
• Responsible for assigning caseloads, duties and responsibilities and monitoring documentation for completion and accuracy.
• Represent the facility in community events, advocacy efforts, and public relations initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand the site budget and optimize resource
• Observe service delivery to ensure the standard of quality is maintained and
• Responsible for maintaining bed capacity requirements.
• Ensure facility is appropriately staffed 24/7, respond to client issues and emergencies as needed outside of regular business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Certifications:

• Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, social work, nursing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a residential or detox facility
• Active license: LPCC-S, LISW-S, LISW, LPCC
• Experience working with ASAM 3.7 and 3.5 levels of care
• Previous experience in a management and leadership position
• Ability to pass BCI check, employment drug screen, and applicable compliance checks

Desired experience/certifications

• Proven track record in program development, budget management, and team leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Location: 4000 E Main St Whitehall, OH 43213

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.