Clinical Director
About The Position
Embark Behavioral Health Bend is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Clinical Director to lead the Clinical and Nursing teams at its residential treatment center. The position provides strategic leadership, ensures clinical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance, and fosters a collaborative, supportive culture focused on healing and connection. The Clinical Director works with other leaders to support program success and help adolescents and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other behavioral health challenges build hope and resilience. The role oversees clinical and nursing operations and maintains a small therapeutic caseload of 2–3 clients while promoting systemic, holistic, family-focused treatment. It also contributes to the organization’s on-call system. The position is on-site at 63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM and occasional early-morning and early-evening presence.
Requirements
- Independently licensed clinician in Oregon as an LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD, or PhD.
- Prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) during onboarding.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision.
- At least 5 years of experience in social services or a related field, including work with high-risk adolescents.
- Leadership experience managing or supervising clinical teams.
- Strong knowledge of DSM-IV/V-TR, clinical terminology, and a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
- Understanding of documentation, compliance standards, and confidentiality laws.
- Proficiency with basic computer software and EHR systems.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a drug screening, background check, and TB test.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across the Clinical and Nursing Departments, guiding program direction, clinical initiatives, and organizational excellence.
- Ensure high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic practices, regulatory compliance, and clinical integrity throughout the residential program.
- Oversee admissions, discharges, treatment planning, and clinical reviews to support outcomes, census stability, and smooth client transitions.
- Recruit, mentor, and supervise clinical and nursing staff, fostering engagement, collaboration, and professional development.
- Maintain a therapeutic caseload of 2–3 clients while promoting systemic, holistic, family-focused treatment approaches.
- Strengthen operational systems, including documentation, licensing compliance, insurance authorizations, and utilization management.
- Participate in investigations and root-cause analysis, and support ongoing quality and safety improvements.
- Lead clinical and residential training initiatives and contribute to continuous learning, development, and program-wide improvement.
- Participate as a key member of the on-call system.
Benefits
- Access to an established Mastery Program offering professional and financial opportunities for growth.
- Eligibility for Management Incentive Plan (MIP) bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with PPO and HDHP options, HSA eligibility, and company contributions.
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt employees.
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
- Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
