Program Administrator in COLUMBIA, South Carolina at Recovery Solutions of South Carolina, LLC

Are you a proven operational leader passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare?

As a Program Administrator, you’ll oversee the overall operations of our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) serving youth and adolescents—ensuring quality, trauma-informed services, strong clinical outcomes, and a safe, structured environment for those in our care. This role requires a high level of operational oversight to support 24/7 operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and partner closely with clinical leadership to meet the complex needs of the population served.

You will be responsible for driving facility performance, ensuring financial stability, and upholding compliance with all company, state, and client expectations. In this role, you’ll provide strategic leadership, guide staff development, and build strong relationships with clients, families, and the community—while keeping the needs of patients at the center of every decision.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership for the facility by setting goals, establishing objectives, and ensuring operational excellence.
• Direct and evaluate all facility functions, including: Safety/Security, Facilities Management, PI/Risk/Compliance, Business Office & Administration, Clinical, Programs and Nursing.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Develop, interpret, and enforce policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure program health, safety, and security standards are met for patients, employees, and property.
• Oversee fiscal management, including budget planning, monitoring, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to benefit the company, community, and patients.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health, healthcare administration, or related discipline (required)

• Master’s or doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in psychology, social work, or administrative discipline (preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years in a management role, ideally with experience serving youth & adolescents with high-acuity behavioral health disorders (preferred)
• Experience managing 24/7 programs/facilities and crisis response, preferably with youth and adolescent patients (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing safety/security, milieu and clinical teams (preferred)
• Proven experience with accreditation standards (The Joint Commission and CMS)

Licensure/Certifications

• State psychologist license (preferred)

Why Join Us?

This role is more than facility oversight—it’s about shaping services that change lives. You’ll lead a dedicated team, foster innovation, and ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. If you’re ready to use your leadership and operational expertise to strengthen programs and communities, we want to hear from you.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Pet insurance
• Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.