Executive Director

Overview

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year, DOE

Full time, onsite

Location: 63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701

 

Are you a visionary leader in behavioral health who is passionate about transforming lives?

 

Join our residential treatment program at Embark Behavioral Health, serving adolescents ages 10-17, and make a lasting impact on young people and their families. As the Executive Director, you'll lead a mission-driven team utilizing innovative, relationship-centered, experiential, and systemic treatment approaches that foster deep healing, resilience, and lasting family change. At Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, OR, you'll have access to industry-leading training, exceptional mentorship, and long-term career growth opportunities while building meaningful connections and helping create brighter futures for the youth and families you serve.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a residential mental health treatment facility
• Foster a culture rooted in empathy, trust, service, growth, and measurable outcomes
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, client-centered care using a collaborative treatment approach
• Oversee clinical programming, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and ongoing adjustment of treatment services
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, community partners, and referral sources
• Develop and manage facility budgets, ensuring financial health and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and best practices in documentation, reporting, and confidentiality
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive program excellence and continuous improvement
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while supporting professional growth and team engagement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, healthcare, human services, or a related setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, operations, and support staff.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing program operations, budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment models, trauma-informed care, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with families, referral partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive organizational performance and positive client outcomes.
• Valid State of Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet all employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon professional licensure (or license eligibility) as a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or other relevant behavioral health credential.
• Experience leading a residential treatment center, psychiatric facility, therapeutic boarding school, or adolescent behavioral health program.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CARF, or other accreditation standards.
• Experience working with adolescents and families in a residential treatment environment.
• Demonstrated success in staff recruitment, retention, coaching, and organizational culture development.
• Experience managing program budgets, census growth, and operational performance metrics.

Leadership Competencies

• Mission-driven leadership focused on client care and outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen balanced with clinical excellence.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and belonging.
• Passion for supporting adolescents and families through transformative healing experiences.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for:
  • 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.

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.

 

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