Executive Director

Overview

Pay: $ - $ per year, DOE

Full time, onsite

Location:63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Are you a visionary leader in behavioral health who is passionate about transforming lives?

Join our residential treatment program at Embark Behavioral Health, serving adolescents ages 10-17, and make a lasting impact on young people and their families. As the Executive Director
, you'll lead a mission-driven team utilizing innovative, relationship-centered, experiential, and systemic treatment approaches that foster deep healing, resilience, and lasting family change. At Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, OR, you'll have access to industry-leading training, exceptional mentorship, and long-term career growth opportunities while building meaningful connections and helping create brighter futures for the youth and families you serve.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a residential mental health treatment facility
• Foster a culture rooted in empathy, trust, service, growth, and measurable outcomes
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, client-centered care using a collaborative treatment approach
• Oversee clinical programming, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and ongoing adjustment of treatment services
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, community partners, and referral sources
• Develop and manage facility budgets, ensuring financial health and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and best practices in documentation, reporting, and confidentiality
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive program excellence and continuous improvement
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while supporting professional growth and team engagement

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, healthcare, human services, or a related setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, operations, and support staff.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing program operations, budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment models, trauma-informed care, risk management, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with families, referral partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive organizational performance and positive client outcomes.
• Valid State of Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet all employment requirements.

• Oregon professional licensure (or license eligibility) as a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or other relevant behavioral health credential.
• Experience leading a residential treatment center, psychiatric facility, therapeutic boarding school, or adolescent behavioral health program.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CARF, or other accreditation standards.
• Experience working with adolescents and families in a residential treatment environment.
• Demonstrated success in staff recruitment, retention, coaching, and organizational culture development.
• Experience managing program budgets, census growth, and operational performance metrics.

• Mission-driven leadership focused on client care and outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen balanced with clinical excellence.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and belonging.
• Passion for supporting adolescents and families through transformative healing…