Executive Director – Evidence Based Programs
Evidence-Based Associates
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
evidence-based programmingoperations managementfinancial modelingcost-benefit analysisproject managementimplementation sciencecontinuous quality improvementbudget managementdata analysisprogram scaling
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillscollaborationmentoringcapacity-buildingindependencechange managementrelationship building
Certifications
Master’s degreeDoctoral degree