Residential Director

Overview

Pay: $57,000 to $62,000 per year

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adolescent girls? Are you studying or have a background in psychology, social work, behavioral science, or a related field? Join New Haven, a leading residential treatment center, and become a vital part of a mission-driven team dedicated to healing and transformation.

New Haven serves adolescent girls (ages 14–18) and their families through trauma-informed, relationship-based care. With campuses in Spanish Fork and Saratoga Springs, we offer a warm, home-like setting that blends therapeutic support with accredited academics. Our focus areas include trauma recovery, family systems, emotional regulation, and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Direct and manage mentors and supervisors in your house, fostering a supportive and effective team.
• Recognize Excellence: Reward employees for exceptional work and delegate responsibilities to keep the team running smoothly.
• Hire and Train: Collaborate with HR to hire the best talent, provide thorough orientation for new hires, and offer ongoing training.
• Evaluate and Support: Conduct regular evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and discipline staff as needed.
• Participate and Communicate: Join weekly treatment team meetings, conduct safety drills, manage budgets, and ensure your house is clean and welcoming.
• Connect with Families: Keep parents updated on their child's progress, needs, and expectations through frequent communication.
• Implement Therapeutic Plans: Execute treatment team decisions to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes for our students.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years of experience in a residential treatment center or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, not required.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build healthy relationships.
• Skilled in de-escalation, CPR, and First Aid.
• Able to model and teach positive values.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid paternal leave.
• Company Paid Holidays
• PTO accrual schedule
  
  

New Haven 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. # L1-TL1