Admissions Director

Embark Behavioral Health • Livingston, NJ

4d • $90,000

About The Position

Are you prepared to spearhead meaningful change in the lives of young people? As the Admission Director, you'll lead with the support of an adept Leadership Team, a Clinic Director and strong interdisciplinary Team, all committed to fostering enduring positive transformations for youth and their families. Embark Behavioral Health is actively seeking a visionary leader dedicated to alleviating adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide. Be the face for our Intensive Outpatient/ Partial Care clinic in Livingston, NJ!
About Us
Embark Behavioral Health stands as the nation's premier network of family behavioral health treatment centers, spanning 15 states. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from residential and wilderness programs to therapeutic boarding schools, outpatient care, and transitional living options. Our mission is to provide a full continuum of care, ensuring support for adolescents, young adults, and their families.
Discover more about our proprietary CASA treatment framework, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of teens and families, fostering joy through co-regulation. Click here to learn more. Join Embark Behavioral Health and be the catalyst for change.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a qualifying area of study is required
• 1 - 2 years of prior experience in administering behavioral health assessments
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Full state licensure in New Jersey that authorizes the practice of psychotherapy (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Proficiency in administering suicide screens such as C-SSRS.
• Flexible schedule.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving, prioritizing, and decision making.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Excellent customer skills
• Collaborative
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, results oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments for each client entering the program.
• Responsible for planning and overseeing admissions to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion.
• Develop clear strategies for teams to reach census goals.
• Provide orientation for new clients and family members.
• Assesses clients for suicide risk and performs screening for suicide risk when needed.
• Provides care and monitors symptoms for individuals with moderate or high risk of suicide.
• Communicate clearly to team members about admissions related issues.
• Coordinate changes and be willing to adapt if necessary
• Coordinate between national admissions team and local therapeutic and administrative staff.
• Contribute to treatment team meetings.
• Provide direct support and supervision of multiple staff as assigned by Executive and Clinical Directors.
• Create reports for Executive Director showing trends in admissions.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision as needed.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy as assigned.
• Assists the Executive Director with leadership duties including planning and designating resources, following budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed the entire way.

Benefits

• Unlock your professional potential with a personalized growth plan, featuring courses in our exclusive clinical approach, training alongside nationally recognized industry leaders, and company-sponsored certifications.
• Enjoy a comprehensive Benefits Program, encompassing medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
• Revel in the balance of Company Paid Holidays and a PTO accrual schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees