Program Director

Embark Behavioral Health • Bend, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Embark, our Program Director works with the Residential team to assist our clients during life's difficult moments. The care and treatment provided helps clients and their families move toward a healthy and healing home environment. The Program Director is a key member of the leadership team, specializing in direct care team member coaching, development, and performance for positive client care outcomes. Our healing, experiential approach involves partnering with families to assist in developing communication methods, social skills, conflict management and academic progress.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership in behavioral health, residential treatment program or similar
• Strong experience working with adolescents in therapeutic program(s)
• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, management, human services or related field
• 21+ years of age or older
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Current State of Oregon driver's license
• Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships
• Ability to set and teach positive values
• Ability to perform CPR and First-Aid
• Skill in de-escalation
• Ability to plan, implement, and adjust to plans accordingly

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Director and fellow leadership team members to guide the overall direction and development of residential operations.
• Lead and support residential team members through ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, and performance development.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of individualized client development plans, supervision, and communication with families and referring professionals in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Ensure age and developmentally appropriate engaging programming for clients in the residential setting.
• Actively collaborate in management and treatment team meetings to align care and operations.
• Create, lead, and oversee training initiatives to ensure staff deliver services in alignment with program standards and policies.
• Manage departmental payroll processes, staffing and retention initiatives, and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Collaborate with HR on recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement initiatives.

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