Program Director

Merakey•Chippewa Township, PA

10d

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a real impact every day? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We believe that people can and do recover from mental illness—and our mission is to support that recovery by addressing the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and community. We are seeking a Program Director to join our Long-Term Structured Residences (LTSR) team at our Beaver Falls, PA, location. In this role, you’ll play a key leadership role in guiding services that are person-centered, strengths-based, and recovery-focused. You’ll ensure that individuals have the opportunity to shape their own care while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and participants.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a recognized clinical discipline.
Registered, licensed, or certified to practice the profession, if it falls under a licensing or certification board within the Commonwealth
Minimum of 2 years of mental health clinical experience.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

5 years of psychiatric mental health experience preferred.
1 year of managerial or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise program staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee treatment planning, documentation, and service delivery to ensure compliance with regulations and Merakey standards.
Manage program operations, including budgeting, incident reporting, audits, and quality initiatives.
Provide clinical leadership, ensuring best practices and high-quality care.
Collaborate with individuals, families, staff, and external partners to support recovery and continuity of care.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]