Clinical Director

Embark Behavioral Health • White Haven, PA

10d • $110,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a Clinical Director to lead our residential treatment center. Join a passionate team working to reduce adolescent anxiety, depression, suicide and help create joy and healing across generations.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinician in Pennsylvania (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD, or PhD).
• Eligible to provide clinical supervision.
• 5+ years’ experience in social services, including work with high-risk adolescents.
• Experience supervising clinical teams
• Strong knowledge of DSM-IV/V, therapeutic modalities, and clinical documentation
• Skilled in training, decision-making and team leadership
• Deep understanding of documentation, confidentiality, and reporting regulations.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to synthesize input from multiple sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and systems.
• Must pass background, driving, drug, and TB screenings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Lead the Clinical and Nursing Departments in developing and implementing short- and long-term plans.
• Ensure clinical integrity through adherence to policies, innovative therapeutic interventions, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee admissions, discharges, and treatment planning to ensure successful outcomes.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor top clinical talent to build a high-performing, mission-driven team.
• Provide expert guidance, crisis management support, and supervision to clinical and nursing staff.
• Cultivate a culture of employee engagement, satisfaction, and continuous professional development.
• Foster a collaborative care environment with clients, families, and the treatment team.
• Manage a small caseload (2–3 clients), offering direct therapeutic support and building meaningful relationships.
• Champion holistic, family-system-based approaches to therapy that promote generational healing.
• Participate in on-call rotations
• Partner with the Executive Director to develop systems and processes that elevate operational metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and maintain compliance with all licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Lead risk management efforts, including investigations, root cause analysis, and trend identification.
• Provide ongoing training for clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure excellence across all facets of care.
• Lead clinical and residential training sessions and participate in professional development events

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees