Program Director

At Hygea Healthcare , we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.

🌱 Our Mission

Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a full continuum of care —serving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment , leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.

🔭 Our Vision

We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through rigorous research and model validation , we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast , creating a seamless network of care that supports long‑term recovery and community well‑being.

💛 Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by our five core values :

• Health – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness
• Hope – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows
• Happiness – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose
• Humility – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner’s mindset
• Humor – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey

At Hygea, we don’t just treat addiction—we support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.

The Program Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the facility, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered substance abuse treatment services aligned with Hygea Healthcare’s mission, values, and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, workforce stability, and continuous quality improvement across the site.

The Program Director serves as a key liaison between departments, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading recruitment and retention efforts, overseeing quality improvement initiatives and data management, ensuring readiness for Joint Commission (JCHAO) and State surveys, and representing Hygea Healthcare in the community. This position has direct accountability for identifying and escalating significant risks, compliance concerns, and operational flags to the President.

Salary : $75k - $85k per year, commensurate with experience

What you’ll do

Leadership, Operations & Governance

Quality Improvement & Performance Management

Accreditation, Regulatory Readiness & Risk Escalation

Recruitment, Retention & Workforce Development

Supervision & Staffing

Community Engagement & Organizational Representation

Qualifications

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate a temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the organization’s and / or staff members’ needs. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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