Residential Program Director

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a Residential Program Director to join our team at our East Bethel, MN youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility! For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota has grown into a nationally recognized network across five states. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we’re driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.

As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Pay and Schedule: Full-time, salaried exempt position On-site position: 900 189th Ave NE, East Bethel, MN 55011 Starting salary range: $90k-100k annually Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Five weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more!

Position Summary

The Residential Program Director provides leadership, oversight, and operational management for a residential treatment program serving youth & teens. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment while maintaining compliance with licensing, regulatory, and organizational standards. They oversee daily program operations, staff development, risk management, quality improvement initiatives, and program effectiveness to support positive outcomes for our clients.

Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and support teams, the Residential Program Director drives continuous improvement and ensures the delivery of high-quality services Primary responsibilities: Lead daily residential program operations, ensuring a safe, structured, trauma-informed, and therapeutic environment for youth. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for Program Supervisors and direct care staff. Oversee program quality, risk management, safety practices, and regulatory compliance to support exceptional client care.

Develop and implement program improvements, policies, and operational strategies that enhance treatment effectiveness and service delivery. Monitor daily programming, behavioral interventions, safety plans, and therapeutic activities to ensure alignment with client needs and treatment goals. Support staff development through training, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation…

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