Clinical Director

Embark Behavioral Health • Lincoln Township, MI

11h • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a seasoned clinician passionate about providing high‑quality behavioral healthcare to adolescents in high‑acuity settings? Ready to help launch and shape a brand‑new program from day one? Embark Behavioral Health is opening a new state-of-the-art Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in Harrison, MI, and we are seeking a visionary, compassionate, and mission-driven Clinical Director to lead all clinical operations. This campus serves adolescents of all genders navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges, including anxiety, depression, school avoidance, substance use, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Our model emphasizes family-style living, relational connection, and integrated therapeutic support to help youth and families achieve lasting transformation. The Clinical Director is central to our success, providing leadership for clinical programming, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering strong collaboration between clinical and residential teams. This position is highly visible, deeply interactive, and ideal for a skilled leader who thrives in high‑acuity environments.

Requirements

• Independently licensed clinician in Michigan (LPC, LMSW–Clinical, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
• LPCs must hold state-required supervision training (either 2 graduate credits or a 30‑hour approved supervision training) to supervise LLPCs.
• Experience providing clinical supervision
• Minimum 5 years experience in social services or a related field, including direct work with high‑risk adolescents
• Required experience in acute psychiatric, inpatient, or residential treatment environments
• Proven leadership experience in managing or supervising clinical staff
• Deep knowledge of DSM‑IV/DSM‑5 disorders and evidence‑based therapeutic modalities
• Understanding of clinical documentation, reporting laws, and confidentiality regulations
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to make complex decisions using multiple data points
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration, and cultivate a positive culture

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Program Development: Provide strategic leadership for all clinical programming, ensuring evidence‑based treatment, exceptional care standards, and alignment with Embark’s mission. Lead development of short‑ and long‑term clinical plans, systems, policies, and annual goals.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance: Oversee clinical operations, including admissions, discharges, documentation, and workflow integration. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory bodies, licensing agencies, legal guidelines, and Joint Commission standards.
• Supervision, Training & Team Development: Supervise Clinical and Nursing Department staff; provide clinical supervision; coach, mentor, and build high‑performing interdisciplinary teams. Lead and deliver clinical and residential training to support professional growth.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage the Clinical Department budget, review financial performance, allocate resources effectively, and ensure fiscally responsible decision-making aligned with program needs.
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Lead risk management protocols including screenings, investigations, root cause analysis, and pattern identification. Ensure clinical quality across individual, family, and group therapy while upholding trauma‑informed and ethical standards.
• Family, Referent & Community Relationships: Serve as a trusted representative of the program. Build and maintain strong relationships with parents/guardians, referents, treatment partners, and community stakeholders. Promote a culture of transparency, compassion, and collaboration.
• Crisis Response & On‑Call Leadership: Participate in clinical and administrative on‑call rotation, providing leadership in high‑acuity or emergent situations. Ensure consistent clinical presence on campus and support rapid decision‑making for complex cases.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Integrated Care: Partner closely with the Nursing Department and Residential Teams to ensure that clinical, medical, and behavioral needs are addressed holistically and incorporated into individualized master treatment plans.

Benefits

• Access to professional growth using our cutting-edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders.
• 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree