Executive Director of Evidence Based Programs

Evidence Based Associates•Atlanta, GA

15d

About The Position

The Executive Director of Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs) is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational execution of our programs grounded in rigorous research and proven outcomes. This role ensures that all initiatives align with organizational goals, meet stakeholder needs and drive measurable growth. The Executive Director will champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization. EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs). As a ‘production company’, we focus on the implementation issues back stage so that EBPs and community-based providers can be the ‘stars’ on stage. Over the past 20 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health. EBA offers a team of professionals with backgrounds in social services, juvenile justice, evidence-based programs, information technology and human resources. EBA’s interdisciplinary team brings a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in clinical services and program management related to community-based and evidence-based programs.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, or related field.
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in administrative leadership, with a focus on evidence-based practices.
Proven track record in operations management, team leadership and achieving budget goals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Ability to translate complex data into accessible formats for varied audiences.
Leadership experience in behavioral healthcare sectors, nonprofit, or government
Knowledge of implementation science and continuous quality improvement
Experience working with diverse populations and promoting equity in program delivery.
Ability to work independently in an environment of accountability.
Desire to work as an agent of change in the systems and communities that use Empower solutions
Strong understanding of financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis and operational efficiency
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations for privacy, security and ethical standards
Occasional lifting/carrying 20 pounds or more
Moderate travel of up to 25% of work time
Prolonged sitting
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, talk and hear
Vision ability required; includes close vision
Prolonged use of computer and telephone

Responsibilities

Lead the development and oversee the vision and strategy for evidence-based programming to meet market needs.
Collaborate with COO and other key leaders to align programs with organizational priorities and mission.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with funders, policymakers, academic institutions, and community partners to promote the use of Empower solutions to grow the business.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on EBPs in collaboration with other key leaders
Represent the organization at industry conferences through delivering presentations, networking with key stakeholders and identifying business development opportunities to drive growth
Lead integration of future Empower acquisitions in collaboration with COO and other key leaders
Mentor and manage a high-performing team of Directors at Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) and The Incredible Years (IY) as well as potential future models.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Promote professional development and capacity-building.
Oversee implementation and scaling of programs based on best practices and validated research.
Establish and monitor internal policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
Oversee customer retention initiatives including churn reduction across the portfolio.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Collaborate with EBP leaders and Sales/Marketing team to identify opportunities for growth
Monitor financial performance and collaborate with EBP leaders to ensure targets are achieved.