Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Clinical Leader to join our team in Harrsiburg, PA supporting Dauphin County.

Starting salary of $75,000, plus mileage reimbursement.

Position Details

The Program Director provides leadership and oversight for an assigned program, ensuring quality service delivery, effective operations, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. Reporting to the Senior Director or Director, this position leads and develops staff, oversees program operations, and supports strategic initiatives and continuous quality improvement. This role may also maintain a caseload and provide direct services as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, service delivery, and compliance with Merakey policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop program staff, including performance management and professional development.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and staffing needs.
• Monitor program budgets, P&L, and financial performance.
• Support program evaluation, quality improvement, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support community outreach and program marketing.

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!

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Masters degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline including, but not limited to, psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, or activity therapies
• 3+ years of clinical experience working with adults with SPMI (Serious and persistent mental illness)
• 2+ years of administrative/supervisory experience

Preferred Experience

• License eligible (LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• All field work and course work is completed, but haven’t yet passed exam
• Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with required on-call responsibilities.