Clinical Director
Embark Behavioral Health
Summary
Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of teenage girls facing complex challenges? Do you have a background in psychology, behavioral science, social work, or a related field? If so, New Haven offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for you to join our team as a Clinical Director!
Job description
Overview
Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of teenage girls facing complex challenges? Do you have a background in psychology, behavioral science, social work, or a related field? If so, New Haven offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for you to join our team as a Clinical Director!
At New Haven, we go beyond the conventional residential treatment model. Our campus serves as both a treatment center and a nurturing home for adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 and their families. We specialize in addressing complex issues such as traumatic stress, family dynamics, and mental health nuances, providing comprehensive and compassionate care.
This position requires full licensure and eligibility to supervise clinicians in Utah. Residential treatment experience or acute psychiatric care required.
Responsibilities
- Individual Sessions: Conduct individual therapeutic sessions with students to address and explore their unique needs, challenges, and emotional well-being.
- Family Sessions: Facilitate family therapy sessions involving students and their parents to foster open communication, resolve family dynamics, and promote healing.
- Group Therapy Leadership: Lead specialized group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment among students, encouraging personal growth and interpersonal skills.
- Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Participate in and lead weekly interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for students.
- Clinical Meetings and Supervision: Engage in regular clinical meetings and supervision sessions with 3-5 clinicians you supervise, contributing to ongoing professional development, sharing insights, and receiving guidance.
- Documentation and Charting: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of therapeutic sessions and student progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Family Weekend Involvement: Actively participate in family weekends, offering therapeutic support to families, and contributing to the overall healing process.
- Camping Trips: Organize and lead two-day camping trips twice a year, providing opportunities for experiential learning, building relationships within families, and creating memorable therapeutic experiences.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Utah licensure authorizing the practice of psychotherapy (LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, PhD or equivalent)
- Master's degree required; Doctoral degree or doctoral candidacy strongly preferred (Social Work, Psychology, MFT, or related field)
- Eligible to supervise counseling interns under state guidelines
- 3+ years of experience in social services or behavioral health, including at least 2 years working with high-risk adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Proven experience leading clinical teams, programs, or departments
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to make complex, high-stakes decisions using multiple data sources
- Deep knowledge of DSM diagnoses, therapeutic modalities, adolescent development, and family systems
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Utah licensure authorizing the practice of psychotherapy (LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, PhD or equivalent)
- Master's degree required (Social Work, Psychology, MFT, or related field)
- Eligible to supervise counseling interns under state guidelines
- 3+ years of experience in social services or behavioral health
- At least 2 years working with high-risk adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Proven experience leading clinical teams, programs, or departments
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to make complex, high-stakes decisions using multiple data sources
- Deep knowledge of DSM diagnoses, therapeutic modalities, adolescent development, and family systems
- Residential treatment experience or acute psychiatric care required
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Therapist Mastery Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life & Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- PTO & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading national network of behavioral health treatment centers specializing in comprehensive mental health care for adolescents and young adults. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the organization operates more than 30 outpatient centers and residential treatment programs across the United States. Embark offers a full continuum of evidence-based services including wilderness therapy, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and virtual counseling. The company is distinguished by its bold mission to reverse the trends of adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028. With over 25 years of specialized experience, Embark utilizes innovative therapeutic approaches like their CASA framework (Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement) to build healing bonds with patients and families. The organization serves thousands of clients annually through its nationwide network, providing personalized treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and trauma-related disorders. Embark accepts most major insurance plans and maintains accreditation from organizations including The Joint Commission, demonstrating its commitment to quality care standards.