Behavioral Health Program Director — Onsite Leadership

Merakey; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare & elder care

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Learning programs

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a mission‑driven Program Director to lead a 16‑bed Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high‑quality person‑centered care, and provide supervision and coaching to a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, 2 years of mental health experience, and licensed/registered certification such as LSW, LCSW, or LPCC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a generally recognized clinical discipline and 2 years of mental health clinical experience.
• The Program Director must be registered, licensed, or certified to practice his profession, if that profession is governed by a registration, licensing or certification board in this Commonwealth. i.e. LSW, LCSW, LPCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead program operations to keep the residence running smoothly each day.
• Provide clinical and staff leadership to ensure exceptional, person‑centered care.
• Supervise and support staff, including training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with state, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and charting.
• Manage the program budget and identify opportunities for program growth and improvement.
• Oversee crisis and incident management to maintain a safe and stable environment.
• Partner with families, clinical teams, and external agencies to support continuity of care.
• Prepare for audits and site visits and lead ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Mental health clinical experience

Licensed professional (LSW/LCSW/LPCC)

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a clinical discipline

Job description

Merakey is seeking a mission‑driven Program Director to lead a 16‑bed Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high‑quality person‑centered care, and provide supervision and coaching to a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, 2 years of mental health experience, and licensed/registered certification such as LSW, LCSW, or LPCC.