Regional Director - Community Based Behavioral Health Services

Requirements

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

• Licensed through the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors or certified through the PA Certification Board or license/certification eligible. (LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• All fieldwork and course work is completed, but haven’t yet passed exam
• Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Are you a dynamic leader passionate about making a lasting impact in community mental health? We’re seeking a Senior Director to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this role, you will oversee key programmatic areas, drive initiatives that enhance service delivery, and ensure high-quality care for the communities we serve. Supporting the ACT teams in the following regions: Westmoreland County, Washington and Greene Counties, Indiana and Armstrong Counties, and Beaver County.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will:

• Shape the future of ACT services by implementing strategic initiatives and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Lead a dedicated team, managing varying levels of staff to ensure seamless operations and exceptional client care.
• Drive organizational success by overseeing budgeting, forecasting personnel needs, and optimizing resources.
• Innovate and improve services through continuous program evaluation and data-driven decision-making.
  
  

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference, apply today!

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!