Program Director -Drug and Alcohol

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup care services

Counseling and EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Program Director for Parkside Germantown, an outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA. This leadership role oversees operations, finances, compliance, and staff management to deliver high-quality treatment services.

You will drive strategic initiatives, build community partnerships, and lead recruitment and performance management to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health.
• Experience in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Programs.
• 1-3 years' experience in management within substance use disorder services.
• 1 year experience working in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment program.
• Able to work onsite at Germantown location, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and open to being on-call for emergency issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, governmental, payer, and organizational requirements; quality assurance and risk management.
• Build and maintain relationships with consumers, families, community partners, referral sources, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance management; coaching and evaluations.
• Promote organizational values and continuous improvement; support strategic initiatives and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Learning agility

Communication

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8-4 with on call for emergencies

Requirements

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.

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.

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.

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!

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