Program Director -Drug and Alcohol

merakeycareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Pryor learning

Backup childcare

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Program Director to lead Parkside Germantown, an outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. You will provide visionary leadership over operations, finances, compliance, and staff management to deliver high-quality treatment and support recovery journeys for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

You will foster accountability and collaboration, build strong community partnerships, guide program development and expansion, recruit and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health.
• 1-3 years' management experience in SUD services.
• Experience in Methadone Maintenance Treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality initiatives.
• Build relationships with consumers, families, and community partners.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Promote values and staff engagement through strategic leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Operational oversight

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Join our team as a Program Director and lead a mission-driven outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA. This is an opportunity for a strategic and compassionate leader to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

Position Overview

The Program Director provides visionary leadership and oversight for Parkside Germantown, an outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program located in Philadelphia, PA. Responsible for operational, financial, compliance, and staff management functions, the Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate substance use disorder treatment services. By fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hope, the Director empowers individuals on their recovery journey, strengthens community partnerships, and drives program excellence to create lasting positive impact in the lives of those served.

Responsibilities include:

• Operations & Financial Management: Manage daily program operations; oversee budget development and financial performance; achieve profit and loss goals; collect and analyze program data and statistics; monitor trends and outcomes; identify opportunities for program improvement, growth, and service expansion; coordinate services across programs to improve service delivery.
• Compliance, Quality & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with contractual, governmental, payer, and organizational requirements; maintain adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices; oversee quality assurance, safety, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives; implement corrective actions and continuous quality improvement plans.
• Community Relations & Business Development: Build and maintain relationships with consumers, families, community partners, referral sources, and internal stakeholders; serve as liaison to external agencies and the community; support program marketing, outreach, development, and expansion efforts; participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Leadership & Talent Management: Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes; provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback; conduct performance evaluations; manage employee relations, disciplinary actions, and policy compliance; address attendance, performance, and grievance issues; foster a collaborative and engaged workplace culture.
• Strategic Leadership: Promote organizational values and continuous improvement; empower staff participation in decision-making and innovation; develop and maintain a positive, high-performing team environment; support organizational initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Earn $80,000 annually.

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!

A qualified candidate will possess the following :

• Master's degree in behavioral health
• Experience in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Programs, with management experience preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in management within substance use disorder services
• 1 year experience working in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment program
• Strong ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, while encouraging and supporting others in doing the same.
• Able to work onsite at our Germantown location, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and open to being on-call for emergency issues.