Program Director - LTSR - Beaver Falls, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in a clinical field that leads to professional licensure (e.g., Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Nursing, or similar).
• Active registration, license, or certification in that clinical profession within the Commonwealth, if applicable.
• Minimum of 2 years of mental health clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred:

• 5 years of psychiatric mental health experience preferred.
• 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience preferred

We are seeking a Program Director for our Long-Term Structured Residences (LTSR) team at our Beaver Falls, PA, location. In this role, you'll play a key leadership role in guiding services that are person-centered, strengths-based, and recovery-focused. You'll ensure that individuals have the opportunity to shape their own care while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and participants.

LTSR is a long-term residential program serving individuals with complex mental health needs, providing structured support to foster recovery and independence.

Position Details

• Lead and supervise program staff in our LTSR residential program, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee treatment planning, documentation, and service delivery to ensure compliance with regulations and Merakey standards.
• Manage program operations, including budgeting, incident reporting, audits, and quality initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership, ensuring best practices and high-quality care.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, staff, and external partners to support recovery and continuity of care.

Location: 148 Theodore Drive Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Compensation: $58656 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!