What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at Embark Behavioral Health?
Overview
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000/ per year DOE
Full-Time, On-site
Location: 9705 Lost Prairie Road, Marion, Montana 59925
Embark at Marion is seeking a dedicated Assistant Program Director to support and grow our Residential Team. This leadership role partners with the Program Director to ensure the residential program runs safely, effectively, and in alignment with our mission to support the social and emotional development of the adolescents in our care.
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor Residential Managers.
Support residential staff through training, coaching, and professional development.
Collaborate with the Program Director and Clinical Team to plan and implement daily client activities.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, licensing standards, and HIPAA documentation.
Respond to emergencies as part of the on-call team and support crisis management.
Promote a positive, values-driven staff and client culture.
Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- Bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen in concordance with Montana state laws
- Ability to pass federal and state background checks
- Current Montana driver's license or ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license upon hire
- Ability to perform CPR and First Aid
Leadership experience in a residential treatment, therapeutic boarding school, or similar behavioral health setting preferred
Strong understanding of licensing, safety, and compliance requirements
Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor and guide teams through change and growth
Passion for supporting staff and creating an emotionally safe and healthy workplace culture
Benefits
- Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
- Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents' lives.
- Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
- Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
- Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
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.
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Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
