Clinical Admissions Director

Clinical Admissions Director

Pay rate: $90,000 - $100,000 per year DOE

Location: 5000 Birch St Suite 1400, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week), with one evening shift per week required.

Are you ready to lead transformative mental health care for teens in crisis?

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring an Enrollment Director for our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) clinic in Newport Beach, CA serving adolescents ages 12–17. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with a seasoned Leadership Team, a dedicated Clinic Director, and a multidisciplinary staff to guide families through the admissions process and ensure timely, compassionate care. If you're passionate about reducing teen anxiety, depression, and suicide risk, and want to make a lasting impact in behavioral health, this is your opportunity to be the face of change.

• Conduct intake assessments and provide orientation for new clients and their families, including suicide risk screenings when needed.
• Plan and oversee timely admissions, coordinating with national and local teams and communicating clearly with staff.
• Monitor and provide care for individuals at moderate or high suicide risk, contributing to treatment team meetings.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Supervise and support multiple staff members, providing both clinical and administrative oversight.
• Assist the Executive Director with leadership duties including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop strategies to meet census goals and create reports showing admissions trends for leadership review.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Full state licensure in California (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) Required.
• 1–2 years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
• Proficiency in administering suicide screening tools such as the C-SSRS.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• 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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