Program Director
Pay
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year, DOE
About the role
The Program Director at Embark works with the Residential team to assist clients during life's difficult moments. They specialize in direct care team member coaching, development, and performance for positive client care outcomes. The Program Director partners with families to develop communication methods, social skills, conflict management, and academic progress.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Guide the overall direction and development of residential operations.
- Team Management: Lead and support residential team members through ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, and performance development.
- Client Care Oversight: Ensure high-quality implementation of individualized client development plans, supervision, and communication with families and referring professionals.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively collaborate in management and treatment team meetings to align care and operations.
- Staff Training & Development: Create, lead, and oversee training initiatives to ensure staff deliver services in alignment with program standards and policies.
- Operational Support: Manage departmental payroll processes, staffing and retention initiatives, and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
- Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with HR on recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
- Program Innovation: Contribute to program development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership in behavioral health, residential treatment program or similar
- Strong experience working with adolescents in therapeutic program(s)
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in psychology, management, human services or related field
- 21+ years of age or older
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Able to pass criminal investigation background check
- Current State of Oregon driver's license
- Able to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships
- Able to set and teach positive values
- Able to perform CPR and First-Aid
- Skill in de-escalation
- Able to plan, implement, and adjust to plans accordingly
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
About Embark
Embark Behavioral Health operates a residential treatment facility in Bend, Oregon, specializing in helping adolescents aged 10-14 struggling with behavioral health issues. Our program fosters a supportive community environment where interpersonal relationships are fostered and encouraged. Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.