Program Director – Dual Diagnosis Team

Reference #: 5001042784406
Requisition Number
92575

City
West Lawn

Shift
1st Shift – no week-ends

External 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 Program Director  to join our team  supporting Berks County. The Program Director to oversee the clinical and operational functions of our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT). This role is crucial in ensuring the highest level of fidelity to the DDTT model and mission. The Program Director will provide direct supervision of program operations, fostering a collaborative work environment and upholding Merakeys Core Values.
Earn $62,000 to $66,000 annually
Position Details
Manage all aspects of the DDTT program to ensure the highest standards of care and operational efficiency.
Develop a collaborative and empowering culture that fully engages employees, encouraging continuous improvement and decision-making.
Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring, feedback, and motivation to staff to ensure competent performance and adherence to department and Merakey policies.
Ensure compliance with state, local, federal, and contract requirements, as well as those from payors.
Oversee the programs profit and loss, managing daily operations to achieve financial targets.
Maintain productive working relationships and communication with both external and internal stakeholders.
Oversee the recruitment process and ensure effective onboarding of new hires.
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental – vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Position Type
Full-Time

State
PA

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:
Masters Degree in psychology, counseling, or another health and human service-related field.
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Social Worker (LSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC)
Possess at least two years of program management experience
Experience in the behavioral health field with:
Two years in a mental health setting.
Two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

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.