Adolescent Mental Health Clinical Director — On-Site Lead

Embark Behavioral Health; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – 2

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Mastery Program

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health Bend is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Clinical Director to lead clinical and nursing teams within our residential treatment center. This role provides strategic leadership, ensures clinical excellence, maintains safety and compliance, and fosters a collaborative, supportive culture grounded in healing and connection.

You’ll work alongside dedicated leaders to support program success and help adolescents and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and

Qualifications

• Independently licensed clinician in Oregon (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD, or PhD).
• Ability to provide clinical supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in social services or a related field, including work with high-risk adolescents.
• Proven leadership experience managing or supervising clinical teams.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-IV/V-TR, clinical terminology, and a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
• Understanding of documentation, compliance standards, and confidentiality laws.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and EHR systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug screening, background check, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Clinical and Nursing Departments, guiding program direction, clinical initiatives, and organizational excellence.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic practices, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical integrity throughout the residential program.
• Oversee admissions, discharges, treatment planning, and clinical reviews to support outcomes, census stability, and smooth client transitions.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise clinical and nursing staff while fostering engagement, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Maintain a small therapeutic caseload (2–3 clients) while promoting systemic, holistic, family‑focused treatment approaches.
• Strengthen operational systems, ensuring accurate documentation, licensing compliance, insurance authorizations, and effective utilization management.
• Support risk management through participation in investigations, root‑cause analysis, and ongoing quality and safety improvements.
• Lead clinical and residential training initiatives and contribute to continuous learning, development, and program‑wide improvement.
• Crucial team member in our on‑call system.

Skills

Licensed Clinician (OR)

Clinical supervision

Leadership

DSM knowledge

Documentation & Compliance

EHR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Oregon licensure (LMFT/LCSW/LPC/PsyD/PhD)

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health Bend is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Clinical Director to lead clinical and nursing teams within our residential treatment center. This role provides strategic leadership, ensures clinical excellence, maintains safety and compliance, and fosters a collaborative, supportive culture grounded in healing and connection.

You’ll work alongside dedicated leaders to support program success and help adolescents and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and