Program Director-Substance Use Disorder Inpatient Facility

Magnolia City Detox and Recovery Center is hiring a hands-on Program Director for our Joint Commission–accredited facility in Conroe, TX. You'll run daily operations across the full continuum of care — Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP — in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

We're looking for a leader with recent, direct experience fully running a licensed SUD program, who takes ownership of the client experience end to end — from clinical programming to food service to environment of care.

If you lead with empathy, hold the line on standards, and know how to build a team people want to stay on — we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

• Daily operations across Detox, RTC, PHP, and IOP levels of care
• 24/7 operational oversight and accountability across all shifts
• Client experience end to end — clinical programming, environment of care, food service, housekeeping, and every touchpoint that impacts how clients feel
• Staffing strategy, scheduling, coverage, and performance management
• Regulatory compliance — Texas HHSC, Joint Commission, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA
• Quality improvement, audits, chart reviews, and incident response
• Cross-department partnership with nursing, clinical, UR, admissions, billing, and HR
• Client retention, customer service, and grievance response
• KPI performance and operational benchmarks

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas credential required under HHSC regulations: LCDC or QCC-eligible license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or Psychiatrist) with documented SUD experience, per 26 TAC Chapter 564
• Must live within 30 minutes of zip code 77384.
• Proven, recent experience fully running a licensed Detox and/or Residential behavioral health program, with working experience across PHP and IOP
• Strong operational leadership background in behavioral health
• Deep knowledge of Texas HHSC, Joint Commission, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA
• Experience managing 24/7 licensed operations
• Strong leadership presence — able to hold teams accountable while maintaining culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical behavioral health field
• Experience with Kipu EMR
• Prior experience passing Joint Commission surveys
• Experience overseeing food service and environmental services in a licensed setting

What We Offer

Competitive salary, full benefits (health/dental/vision), PTO, direct mentorship from an experienced Executive Director, real advancement opportunity, and a culture where leadership is supported — not isolated.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note on why this role interests you. We read every application.

Magnolia City Detox and Recovery Center is an equal opportunity employ

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 30 minutes of zip code 77384?
• Do you have experience running a licensed detox or residential behavioral health program?
• Do you have a valid LCDC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or Psychiatrist license in Texas?

Work Location: In person