Treatment Director St Cloud, MN

Treatment Director
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Opening Summer 2026 * Interviews will begin in May/June 2026
Relocation Assistance Available

Join a team that’s changing lives.

At Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), we build high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment programs designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with dignity and purpose.

We are launching a new recovery center in St. Cloud, Minnesota, opening Summer 2026, and are seeking a seasoned, mission-driven Treatment Director to lead this facility from pre-opening through stabilization and long-term growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in start-up environments, understands regulated healthcare operations, and knows how to build strong teams while balancing mission, compliance, and performance. 

Why This Role Matters

Founding Leadership: Stand up a new program from the ground up and shape its culture, systems, and reputation

Mission-Driven Impact: Directly influence patient outcomes, staff engagement, and community trust

Autonomy with Support: Own day-to-day operations while partnering closely with ARS executive leadership

Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly expanding organization with long-term leadership pathways

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & People Management

Provide overall leadership and direction for clinical, operational, and administrative teams

Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain high-performing leaders and staff

Establish a positive, accountable, and trauma-informed workplace culture

Oversee performance management, corrective action, and leadership development

Operations & Program Oversight

Direct day-to-day facility operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with ARS standards

Partner with clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based, individualized care delivery

Manage staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and operational performance metrics

Compliance, Quality & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with Minnesota licensing requirements, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable federal and state regulations

Oversee incident reporting, investigations, corrective action plans, and grievance resolution

Promote documentation integrity and survey readiness

Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards

Community & Strategic Engagement

Serve as the primary representative of the facility within the St. Cloud community

Build and maintain relationships with referral partners, payors, and stakeholders

Collaborate with ARS leadership on growth strategy and performance goals

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

5+ years of senior leadership experience in behavioral health, SUD treatment, healthcare, or human services

Strong knowledge of residential and/or outpatient treatment operations

Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation (Joint Commission strongly preferred)

Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive results

CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Work Conditions & Expectations

Full-time, exempt, on-site leadership role within a 24/7 treatment environment

Availability for evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed

Ability to move throughout the facility and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Limited travel for training and leadership engagement

Compensation & Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000. This range reflects Ascension Recovery Services’ good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

ARS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and leadership development opportunities. Relocation assistance is available.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your supervisor or HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.