Clinical Director

Overview

Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates, paid as $2,500 upon hire, $2,500 after six months of continuous employment in good standing, and $2,500 after twelve months of continuous employment in good standing.

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 other behavioral health challenges find lasting hope and resilience.

Make a meaningful impact while leading a team committed to reducing adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide—and creating joy and healing across generations.

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. 

Qualifications

• Independently licensed clinician in Oregon (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, PsyD, or PhD).
  • Candidates must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.

• 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.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Eligible for Management Incentive Plan (MIP) bonuses.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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