Program Director - Embark Behavioral Health

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000 per year (DOE)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Additionally, 24/7 immediate availability is provided for urgent matters as needed.

Location: 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane, UT 84737

As the Program Director at Embark at Hurricane, you’ll lead our residential team in creating a safe and supportive environment for adolescent boys, ages 12-17, all while working in the stunning surroundings of Southern Utah near Zion National Park. In this exciting role, you’ll oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure client safety, while also taking charge of interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members. Your leadership will help shape our program, providing healing and growth for clients and their families. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, join us at Embark!

• Residential Operations Oversight

  • Plan, organize, and schedule the daily and weekly activities for both clients and staff to ensure optimal functioning of the residential program.
  • Ensure client safety, security, and compliance with residential program rules and, at all times, respond to the facility during incidents or times of need.
  • Serve as a secondary contact for parents in matters related to residential care.

• Staff Management & Development

  • Directly manage residential staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support.
  • Oversee the hiring process, including interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new staff members to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Provide ongoing training and professional development to staff on therapeutic interventions and topics critical to Embark at Hurricane’s mission and program.

• Therapeutic and Client Support

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the disorders and challenges faced by clients and their families.
  • Ensure the proper implementation of therapeutic interventions and uphold Embark at Hurricane’s program requirements.
  • Foster a supportive, compassionate environment for both clients and staff.

• Conflict Resolution & Team Building

  • Resolve conflicts effectively and facilitate positive communication among staff and clients.
  • Lead by example to build a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture.

• Program Compliance & Evaluation

  • Ensure compliance with Embark at Hurricane’s policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
  • Regularly assess program effectiveness and suggest improvements for better outcomes.

• Interviewing & Hiring

  • Lead the recruitment process, including conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and making hiring decisions to ensure the selection of qualified staff.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure all hiring practices comply with legal and organizational standards.
  • Manage the onboarding and training of new employees to integrate them successfully into the residential team.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.

• Experience: Experience in residential or therapeutic program management with current or recent role in residential leadership.

• Knowledge:

  • Company policies and practices.
  • Client rules and program requirements.
  • Disorders and issues facing clients and their families.
  • Standard therapeutic interventions used at Embark at Hurricane.
  • Professional and legal standards regarding employee management (hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating).

• Skills:

  • Organizing and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
  • Leadership, particularly by example.
  • Proficiency in word processing software and ability to navigate local networks.
  • Ability to teach and train on difficult topics.

• Abilities:

  • Manage available resources effectively.
  • Foster a team environment.
  • Communicate with diverse stakeholders including clients, staff, and parents.

• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.
• Company Paid Holidays
• PTO accrual schedule

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #LI-TC1