Executive Director - Adolescent Behavioral Health (Onsite, Bend)

Embark Behavioral Health; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, Oregon seeks an Executive Director to lead a residential adolescent program. You will drive strategic planning, clinical quality, and operational excellence, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care with measurable outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, with DOE salary of $120,000–$130,000. Onsite work in Bend, OR, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Social Work, Healthcare Administration or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health or related setting.
• Experience overseeing program operations, budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, Oregon seeks an Executive Director to lead a residential adolescent program. You will drive strategic planning, clinical quality, and operational excellence, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care with measurable outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, with DOE salary of $120,000–$130,000. Onsite work in Bend, OR, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.