Overview

Program Director - Alexandria, VA

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 per year (DOE)

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team in an amazingly beautiful setting? Join us at Embark's newest short-term adolescent residential treatment center in Alexandria, VA!

The Program Director is charged with the daily oversight of the direct care program at Embark STR. Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, and with other members of the Leadership Team, the Program Director supports Embark's commitment to its mission and to sustaining the culture and values of the community, particularly in relation to the social and emotional development of the clients in our care.

What does working with Embark offer you? How is Embark different?

Responsibilities

* With the Executive Director, determine the overall direction of the residential operations company-wide.

* Management of residential and experiential education managers including supervision, training, professional development, performance management, and scheduling.

* Oversee and assist with implementation of individualized student development plans, supervision of students, and communication with parents and referring professionals.

* Participate in management team meetings as well as interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

* Training for all employees regarding delivery of services in milieu setting and adherence to policies and procedures.

* Participate in on-call rotation- available for after-hours calls and on-site assistance as necessary.

* Manage payroll documentation for department including time-card approval and leave requests.

* Participate in program development and best practices initiatives.

* Collaborate with HR in recruiting, interviewing and hiring of staff

* Tracking and completing data relevant to staffing.

* Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred

* 1 Year of leadership in residential treatment or similar is preferred

* Strong experience working with adolescents in therapeutic program(s)

* Experience working in Mental Health

* Able to pass pre-employment drug screen

* Able to pass criminal investigation background check

* Current driver's license

* Ability to effectively communicate and build healthy relationships

* Ability to set and teach positive values

* Ability to perform CPR and First-Aid

* Skill in de-escalating agitated students

* Ability to plan, implement, and adjust to plans accordingly

Benefits

* Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders

* Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance,

vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave

* Company Paid Holidays plus a PTO accrual schedule

* Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.

* Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities

* Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.