Executive Director – Evidence Based Programs

Job Description: • Lead the development and oversee the vision and strategy for evidence-based programming to meet market needs. • Collaborate with COO and other key leaders to align programs with organizational priorities and mission. • Cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with funders, policymakers, academic institutions, and community partners to promote the use of Empower solutions to grow the business. • Serve as Subject Matter Expert on EBPs in collaboration with other key leaders • Represent the organization at industry conferences through delivering presentations, networking with key stakeholders and identifying business development opportunities to drive growth • Lead integration of future Empower acquisitions in collaboration with COO and other key leaders • Mentor and manage a high-performing team of Directors at Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), The Incredible Years (IY) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) as well as potential future models. • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. • Promote professional development and capacity-building. • Oversee implementation and scaling of programs based on best practices and validated research. • Establish and monitor internal policies, procedures, and performance metrics. • Oversee customer retention initiatives including churn reduction across the portfolio. • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. • Collaborate with EBP leaders and Sales/Marketing team to identify opportunities for growth • Monitor financial performance and collaborate with EBP leaders to ensure targets are achieved. Requirements: • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, or related field. • Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in administrative leadership, with a focus on evidence-based practices. • Proven track record in operations management, team leadership and achieving budget goals • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills. • Ability to translate complex data into accessible formats for varied audiences. • Leadership experience in behavioral healthcare sectors, nonprofit, or government • Knowledge of implementation science and continuous quality improvement • Experience working with diverse populations. • Ability to work independently in an environment of accountability. • Desire to work as an agent of change in the systems and communities that use Empower solutions • Strong understanding of financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis and operational efficiency • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations for privacy, security and ethical standards. Benefits: • medical • dental • vision • 401k benefits Apply tot his job