Executive Director

Salary Range:  $115,000 - $135,000 per year 

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking an Executive Director committed to reducing adolescent anxiety, depression and suicide to oversee our new Intensive Outpatient/Partial Care clinic in Livingston, NJ.

Embark operates facilities across the US that support adolescents, young adults and their families by offering a full continuum of care from Long Term Residential and Wilderness Therapy environments to our IOP/PHP clinics to virtual outpatient care. Our local IOP/Partial Care clinics are a critical part of our strategy to increase access to life-saving mental health treatments for families with insurance.

As an Executive Director, you will be supported by an experienced Leadership Team, a Clinical Director and Administrative Team that are all focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.

When you join Embark’s mission to create joy and heal families, expect to stay engaged and inspired with:

• A customized professional growth plan, including Mastery Program courses in our proprietary clinical approach, training with nationally recognized industry leaders, and company-paid certifications.
• Support from an experienced executive director and administrative team who are unified in facilitating lasting positive change for young people and their families.

About Us

Across 15 states and growing, Embark Behavioral Health is the nation’s leading network of family behavioral health treatment centers, residential and wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, outpatient clients, and transitional living options for kids struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues.

Our proprietary CASA treatment framework strengthens the functional, mental, and physical health of teens and their families by helping them experience joy through co-regulation. Learn more at engagewithembark.com

What does working with Embark offer you? Why is Embark different?

Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the IOP/Partial Care clinic, aligning with organizational goals.
• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and direction to the clinical and administrative teams.

Program Oversight:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement and monitor evidence-based practices to enhance program effectiveness and client outcomes.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the clinic's budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-effective measures.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and outcomes, making data-driven decisions to enhance program effectiveness.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage a culture of innovation within the clinic, staying abreast of industry trends and introducing new approaches to treatment modalities and services.
• Continuously assess and improve clinic operations and services.

Strong preference for NJ-licensed clinician (LMFT/LCSW/LPC) or out-of-state licensed clinician with strong leadership experience.

Can be healthcare GM/Operator (ideally multi-site)

Experience managing a large interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, but Masters in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a related discipline preferred.

• A desire to facilitate staff and client growth through a team approach.
• Preferred - Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in mental health field.
• Preferred - Two years of experience in a clinic/outpatient setting using relational, experiential, and systemic modalities.
• Experience recruiting and developing staff.
• Ability to pass a state background check.

• Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders
• Ability to be entrepreneurial and have the opportunity to build your own program from scratch
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
• Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule.
• Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.
• Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results.
• Flexible Work Environment