Director Of Education

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

And More

Job summary

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center in Arizona seeks a Director of Education to lead all educational programming for youth ages 12-17. This full-time, on-site role requires a Master’s in Educational Administration and Arizona Administrative Certification, with Special Education credentials preferred.

You will supervise Education staff, develop policies and procedures, and ensure delivery of educational services within a trauma-informed behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or equivalent required.
• Arizona Administrative Certification required; special education credentials preferred.
• Experience in education leadership and behavioral health demographics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Education staff and oversees development of educational programming.
• Oversees policies and procedures for educational services.
• Supports behavioral health operations and campus safety for youth ages 12-17.

Skills

Education leadership

Background check clearance

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Administration

Current Administrative Certification in Arizona

Job description

Description

Director of Education

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 evaluated by experience, education and credentials

Status: Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: 7am-3pm M-F, plus on-call and as-needed

Director of Education Summary:

Supervises all Education staff, oversees development of educational programming, courses, and oversees development of policies and procedures for educational services. Responsible for oversight of delivery of general educational and special education services with Mingus Mountain YTC. Supports behavioral health operations, client safety and campus needs. Client ages are 12-17.

Director of Education Benefits:

• Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More!

Director of Education Qualifications:

• Education: Must have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration with current Administrative Certification in the State of Arizona. Special Education Certifications preferred.
• Experience: Experience with education leadership, and behavioral health demographics preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain an IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life‑saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We are committed to:

• Trauma-informed, strengths‑based treatment approaches
• Collaborative, team‑oriented clinical care
• Professional growth and internal advancement
• Ethical, mission‑driven nonprofit service
• A safe, structured residential environment

Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry‑level direct care staff, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Our Clinical Model

Our evidence‑based programming integrates:

• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation
• Skills development and behavior management
• Accredited educational services
• Discharge planning and community reintegration

We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co‑occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize:

• Clear leadership communication
• Clinical supervision and mentorship

Ongoing training and certification opportunities Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth

MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.

Work Location: In person