Outpatient Program Director

Merakey • Harrisburg, PA

6h

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We
are seeking a full-time Outpatient Program Director to join our Adult Behavioral
Health team in Harrisburg, PA.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday

Earn $70,296/year

Position Details

The Outpatient Program Director oversees the delivery of high‑quality
outpatient mental health services, ensuring all clinical practices align with
evidence‑based treatment, recovery, and resiliency principles. This role is
responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, supervising program
operations, supporting staff, and promoting strong client engagement and
retention. The Program Director ensures accurate and timely documentation,
oversees assessment and risk‑management procedures, and collaborates with
internal teams to meet organizational and payer standards. A commitment to
teamwork, reliability, and clinical excellence is essential.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in mental health treatment.
• Licensure in related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for outpatient mental health therapy services, ensuring clinicians deliver evidence‑based, recovery‑oriented treatment and meet productivity expectations.
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation, including daily progress notes, service vouchers, annual releases, medical profiles, and intake assessments as needed.
• Manage client engagement and risk‑assessment processes, including monitoring high‑risk cases, reviewing formal assessments (SI, depression, trauma, physical health), and coordinating supervision when required.
• Maintain program compliance with agency, state, federal, and payer regulations, including monitoring training completion, documentation standards, and clinical quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate team operations, including leading or attending treatment team meetings, facilitating communication with medical records, managing requests for external documentation or court involvement, and responding to staffing or attendance needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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