Manager

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

6h • $85,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Manager to lead its Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUCC) team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The BHUCC is a mental health urgent care and walk-in center for adults seeking same-day, non-emergency care for emotional distress, mental health concerns, or substance use concerns. Individuals receive triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to support long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. The center serves individuals regardless of income or insurance status and aims to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms.

The Manager leads efforts to provide high-quality, evidence-based, resolution-focused care for people experiencing urgent mental health and substance use challenges. Working across disciplines, the Manager supports the sustainability of operational and business practices in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include overseeing the facility, staff, and clinical care coordination, and supervising a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, substance use treatment professionals, and support staff.

This is a full-time, onsite, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. The annual salary is $85,000–$87,000.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in behavioral health, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of mental health crises and urgent care services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in behavioral health crisis services.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, resolution-focused care to individuals experiencing urgent mental health and substance use challenges.
• Support the sustainability of operational and business practices within a clinical setting, working across disciplines.
• Oversee BHUCC facilities, staff, and clinical care coordination.
• Supervise mental health clinicians, substance use treatment professionals, and support staff, including the care coordination supervisor, peer engagement specialists, intake coordinator, and administrative assistant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to pay when needed.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager