Program Director

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Care and wellness benefits

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Program Director in Pottsville, PA to lead a DDTT-focused program, ensuring high-quality behavioral health services and strong operational execution. The role involves guiding a multidisciplinary team, aligning with Merakey Core Values, and driving continuous improvement in a community-based setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in psychology or related field, state-licensed credentials, and at least two years of program management experience in behavioral health, with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Licensed as LMFT, LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LBS.
• At least two years of program management experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Develop a collaborative work environment aligned with Merakey’s Core Values.
• Create a culture that actively engages employees and empowers decision-making.
• Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring, feedback, and motivation to staff to ensure competent performance.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, federal, and contract requirements and payer rules.
• Oversee program profit & loss and daily operations management.
• Maintain productive relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment and new hire onboarding processes.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or 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 aProgram Directorto join our team in ourPottsville, PAlocation.

Starting salary of $63,000 annually, or salary aligned with experience and licensure, plus mileage reimbursement.

Position Details

• Developing anddemonstratinga collaborative work environment in support ofMerakey’sCore Values.
• Creating a culture that fully engages employees and empowers others to suggest and make decisions for continuing improvement.
• Providingongoing guidance, mentoring, feedback, and motivation to staff to ensure competent performance while adhering to department and Merakey policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance to state, local, federal, and contract requirements, as well as requirements from payors.
• Overseeing the profit and loss for the program and managing daily operations.
• Maintaining productive working relationships and communication with external and internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing recruitment and new hire onboarding processes.

What is a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team?

Merakey’s Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT)is a recovery-oriented program supporting individuals with both mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Through a high-touch, community-based model, DDTT delivers integrated mental health treatment, service coordination, and rehabilitation—empowering individuals to thrive in their homes and communities. As part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, 24/7 support, and the opportunity to make a real difference—making DDTT an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful, mission-driven work with room to grow.DDTT strengthens communities by reducing hospitalizations and promoting independence and inclusion and we'd love for you to be part of it.

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.

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. 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:

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, or another health and human service-related field.
• Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), or Behavior Specialist (LBS)
• Experience in the behavioral health field with:
  • Two years in a mental health setting.
  • Two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Possess at least two years of program management experience