Executive Director

Notre Dame, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026

Executive Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Staffing Partner: Symbiotic Services

Symbiotic Services is recruiting on behalf of a well-respectedorganization specializing in behavioral health and addiction recovery .We are seeking a strategic and compassionate Executive Director to leadclinical operations and drive organizational growth. This position provides aunique opportunity to impact lives through mission-driven leadership in ahigh-impact care environment.

Direct Reports: Recovery Managers, Counselors, and BHT Lead

Position Overview:

The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, andclinical leadership of a behavioral health and addiction recovery facility.This includes oversight of all staff performance, program alignment with bestpractices, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The rolealso involves managing day-to-day operations while supporting long-termorganizational sustainability and growth.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong background in strategicplanning and clinical program development
  
• Experience working withinbehavioral health and substance abuse recovery environments
  
• Ability to cultivate strong,collaborative relationships with staff, partners, and vendors
  
• Committed to accountability,teamwork, and a unified mission
  
• Drives strategic initiatives andensures operational and financial sustainability
  
• Deep knowledge of healthcarecompliance and regulatory frameworks
  
• Experience in medicationmanagement, self-administration supervision, and clinical safety protocols
  
• Skilled in crisis interventionand suicide risk assessment
  
• Passionate about mentoring anddeveloping clinical teams
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise RecoveryManagers, Counselors, and BHT Leads
  
• Oversee all aspects of clientcare, program compliance, and staff development
  
• Ensure adherence to regulatorystandards in clinical documentation and service delivery
  
• Manage the intake and onboardingof new clients, family involvement, and counselor assignment
  
• Facilitate team meetings andclinical case reviews
  
• Serve as a crisis contact forafter-hours situations
  
• Conduct staff evaluations andprovide direct care support when needed
  
• Lead client group sessions andcoordinate family engagement programming
  
• Develop and implement short- andlong-term strategic plans
  
• Support the organization’smission through consistent leadership and ethical practices
  
• Visionary leadership withclinical and operational expertise
  
• Strong team-building andmentoring capabilities
  
• Exceptional understanding ofHIPAA, client rights, and confidentiality laws
  
• Proactive in identifyingbehavioral health trends and adapting service models
  
• High level of integrity,professionalism, and accountability
  
• Adept at navigating complexhealthcare regulations and compliance standards
  
• Committed to creating a safe,inclusive, and supportive treatment environment
  
• Master’s Degree – LPC or LCSWrequired
  
• Minimum 5 years of managementexperience in behavioral health or addiction recovery
  
• Current CPR Certification orability to obtain within 90 days