Recovery Program Director

225 S Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071, USA

Job Description posted January 23, 2026. This position has a high degree of responsible, professional and administrative work to serve as the Recovery Program Director. The incumbent plans and directs the substance abuse treatment outpatient center, the Chee-Woy-Na-Zhee Halfway House operations. The role includes administrative duties relating to finance/budget, supervising staff, and completing required state and federal reports. The director oversees clinical supervision, promotes the clinical skills of staff, and ensures competencies of treatment staff providing alcohol/drug counseling.

Outpatient and outreach services are provided on an individual basis.

• Maintain records and reports and submit reports to state and federal agencies.
• Supervise staff through hiring, appraisals, and placements; conduct staff meetings and exit interviews; conduct diagnostic staff meetings and client disposition meetings.
• Plan and justify the annual budget; monitor expenditures using computers and appropriate software.
• Attend meetings related to the position; participate in developmental seminars to stay current; plan and conduct in-service training for staff.
• Determine and document specific and measurable program goals.
• Supervise personnel providing alcohol and drug abuse counseling to youth and adults; sign off on clinical documents.
• Conduct monthly client file reviews to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Implement staff development plans to maximize performance, including coordinating training and providing individual instruction on improvement.
• Implement and manage a quality assurance program to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies to improve and expand program services, maintaining high confidentiality standards per 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate with School Administration, Tribal Court, Social Services, and other referral agencies to ensure total client care.
• Develop working relationships with inpatient treatment facilities and detox centers and understand their intake procedures.
• Submit monthly activity reports for program and compliance purposes.
• Maintain compliance with Federal confidentiality laws for patients in federally assisted programs.
• Maintain and manage all federal and state grants obtained and meet grant requirements.
• Provide daily clinical staffing of cases, individually or in groups.
• Represent the Recovery Program at meetings and maintain professional relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide primary treatment, conducting counseling and therapeutic interviews to help individuals develop treatment plans and follow up on results.
• Conduct group therapy sessions at the school or program facility on designated dates.
• Accurately complete clinical records and State of Nebraska forms for each client.
• May attend court proceedings with clients, as requested or to comply with court-ordered disclosures as specified by applicable laws.
• Administer computer-generated assessment tools (e.g., ASI, SASSI, PEI) and conduct evaluations for adolescents referred to the program.
• Participate in case management sessions and coordinate referrals for prevention services.
• Continue education and training to meet State and Federal certification mandates.
• Coordinate with consultants; disseminate information and keep consultants informed of client reactions.
• Attend various meetings related to the position and provide in-service staff training as needed.

• Must possess an LDAC and at least five (5) years of related experience; LMHIP preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a background check (no child abuse/elder abuse charges).
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work independently and develop solutions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, government officials, and the public.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of clients and program records.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice, to accomplish program business.
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to communicate ideas clearly.
• Understanding of alcoholism as it pertains to Indigenous people.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when required.
• Team-player attitude with a positive outlook.
• Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate staff operations.

Public Health Sciences

• Describes the scientific foundation of public health.
• Uses evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs and services.

Analysis and Assessment

• Applies ethical data principles.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance.
• Provides opportunities for professional development.

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