Program Director - Residential

About the role

We're seeking an energetic and mission-driven Program Director to lead our 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. In this role, you'll make a real impact by ensuring high-quality care and strong leadership within a supportive team environment.

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

Qualifications

Education: 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).

Work Experience: 5 years of mental health paid or unpaid experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service systems. Solid understanding of 5320 PA regulations is a plus.

Other: Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record required. Work full-time onsite at our Chestnut Hill program and be available for team consultation and back-up as needed.

Pay

Earn $72,000 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