Top Behavioral Health Executive plans and directs all aspects of a healthcare organization's behavioral health function. Develops and implements the strategic vision, service offerings, and operations of the behavioral health department. Being a Top Behavioral Health Executive collaborates with other clinical specialties to ensure behavioral health services align and integrate with organizational objectives. Provides comprehensive and current knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to provide up-to-date and effective practices. Additionally, Top Behavioral Health Executive establishes training programs for all levels of staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Top Behavioral Health Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Behavioral Health Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Salary : Up to $115,000/yr ( DOE)
Embark Behavioral Health is looking for an individual committed to reducing adolescent anxiety, depression and suicide to oversee our new OP/IOP/PHP clinic in Livingston, NJ.
Embark operates facilities across the US that support adolescents, young adults and their families by offering a full continuum of care from Long Term Residential and Wilderness Therapy environments to our IOP/PHP clinics to virtual outpatient care. Our local IOP/PHP clinics are a critical part of our strategy to increase access to life-saving mental health treatments for families with insurance.
As an Executive Director, you will be supported by an experienced Leadership Team, a Clinical Director and Administrative Team that are all focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.
When you join Embark’s mission to create joy and heal families, expect to stay engaged and inspired with:
About Us
Across 15 states and growing, Embark Behavioral Health is the nation’s leading network of family behavioral health treatment centers, residential and wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, outpatient clients, and transitional living options for kids struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues.
Our proprietary CASA treatment framework strengthens the functional, mental, and physical health of teens and their families by helping them experience joy through co-regulation. Learn more at engagewithembark.com
What does working with Embark offer you? Why is Embark different?
Leadership and Strategy:
Program Oversight:
Financial Management:
Quality Assurance:
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
Strong preference for VA-licensed clinician (LMFT/LCSW/LPC) or out-of-state licensed clinician with strong leadership experience.
Can be healthcare GM/Operator (ideally multi-site)
Experience managing a large interdisciplinary team.
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, but Masters in Social Work (MSW), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a related discipline preferred.