Program Director

Merakey; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Care.com backup services

EAP counseling

Job summary

Merakey in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Program Director for the Adult Behavioral Health program to lead the delivery and quality of supportive living services. The role oversees clinical documentation, case management processes, and program operations, aiming to promote independent living skills and community integration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1-3 years in behavioral health, and a valid driver's license; supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, social services, or related setting.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience supervising staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the delivery and quality of supportive living services for assigned consumers.
• Lead consumer service planning, clinical documentation, case management processes, and program operations.
• Ensure services promote independent living skills, community integration, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and support crisis intervention efforts to ensure consumer safety and positive resolutions.
• Coordinate linkage to needed services and community resources per treatment goals.
• Oversee service quality, openings/closings, and PQI initiatives.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services/related field

Job description

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 Program Director to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Carlisle, PA.

Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Earn $60,000-$61,625/year

Position Details

The Program Director oversees the delivery, quality, and quantity of supportive living services for assigned consumers. This role provides leadership and oversight of consumer service planning, clinical documentation, case management processes, and program operations while ensuring services promote independent living skills, community integration, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of supportive living services, including consumer training and ongoing assessment in areas such as nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, hygiene, self-care, home safety, transportation, social interaction, healthcare, and vocational or educational needs.
• Ensure service plans are developed and implemented with active participation from consumers and significant others, as appropriate, to support the development of independent living skills.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment documentation, correspondence, and service logs in compliance with state, county, and organizational policies and regulations.
• Monitor and support effective crisis intervention efforts to promote consumer safety, minimize harm, and facilitate positive resolutions.
• Coordinate and monitor consumer linkage to needed services and community-based resources in accordance with treatment planning goals.
• Oversee program operations, including service quality and delivery standards, case openings and closings, information updates, and participation in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.

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

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in mental health, behavioral health, social services, or a related human services setting.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience supervising staff is preferred.