Job 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 Regional Director to join our team at our program in Shreveport, LA.

Earn: $105,000/year + $7,500/yearly mileage stipend

• As Regional Director of Louisiana ABH, this position is responsible for the effective management and leadership of adult behavioral health services in Louisiana, the application and implementation of established policies and procedures, the administration either directly or through delegation of all its operating elements.
• The Director is responsible for ensuring that the continuum of programs and services is responsive to community needs, are of the highest quality and are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A graduate degree in a behavioral science related field and licensed in Louisiana as an NP, LPC or LCSW
• Administrative experience with behavioral health program experience.
• This position requires a degree of clinical knowledge and competence, as well as management skills and knowledge of community-based behavioral health service trends at the national, state, and local levels.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post degree experience in clinical practice and three (3) years’ senior management experience are required.