Executive Director

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Company: The Emily Program

Location: Durham, NC 27713

Description:

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive in fast-paced, client-centered environments? Join our team as an Executive Director and take charge of an exciting Residential program!

Our Douglas treatment center offers excellent residential care for adults of all genders with various eating disorders. We have meticulously designed our 24/7 programs to cater specifically to the needs of individuals 18 and older. We provide a personalized approach to ensure the best support and expertise during treatment.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and inspire! Oversee the daily operations of our treatment facility and manage its dedicated team.
  • Drive excellence by implementing and executing on strategic plans to meet operational, financial, and clinical goals.
  • Collaborate with clinical leaders, community partners, and internal teams to ensure access to care and strong clinical outcomes.
  • Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders, referral sources, and provider networks to enhance program visibility and drive admissions.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment where both staff and clients feel supported.
  • Innovate and implement solutions to continuously improve patient engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, analyzing program performance and ensuring access to high-quality care.
  • Partner with Human Resources to hire, mentor, and develop a strong team, while handling essential HR functions such as performance management and staff reviews.
  • Maintain and exceed census goals for the program and help break down barriers to care.
  • Build strong staff relationships through clear communication, leadership development, and a supportive work culture.
  • Manage program expansion, client waitlists, and overall service delivery to optimize site efficiency.
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultation as needed and ensure clinical quality and expertise.
  • Actively partner with sales and outreach to participate in speaking engagements and provider connections both locally and nationally.

Who You Are:
  • Experienced Leader: 5+ years of Clinical Director / Site Director / Executive Management (site and personnel) experience in healthcare, with a strong preference for eating disorders or other behavioral healthcare setting.
  • Innovator & Visionary: You're excited to lead with a clear vision, bring new ideas to the table, and create a lasting impact.
  • Outreach Partner: Actively build brand awareness alongside our sales & marketing teams.

Why Join Us?
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, client-first environment where your leadership will help shape the future of care.
  • Opportunity for Growth: Take the reins of a growing program with room for expansion and innovation.
  • Impactful Leadership: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families by overseeing programs that offer hope and healing.


What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:
  • HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision insurance (EyeMed)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan available two months after start date
  • Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

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