Director of Adult Behavioral Health - Residential Services - Penn Hills, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related clinical field required
• Licensed, registered, or certified as required by your field of study
• Ability to obtain a PCH Administrator's License within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of mental health experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care practices.

Merakey is seeking a Director of Adult Behavioral Health - Residential Services to provide oversight across our Long-Term Structured Residential (LTSR) and Personal Care Home (PCH) programs. This high-impact role is ideal for an experienced behavioral health professional who excels in program operations, staff development, and ensuring quality, compliance, and growth within residential services.

This is an enhanced leadership position designed to meet the regulatory and operational needs of both LTSR and PCH programs. The Director will oversee all residential program operations, ensuring person-centered care, quality outcomes, and full compliance with standards. This senior operational leader will directly supervise four Program Directors and their respective supervisory teams. The role emphasizes strategic guidance, program excellence, and the development of staff across multiple levels of leadership. While capable of providing hands-on support during critical staffing needs, this position primarily functions in a leadership capacity, with established layers of management in place to maintain coverage.

Position Details

• Provide leadership and oversight to residential behavioral health programs, ensuring services meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor program directors, fostering professional growth and team collaboration.
• Manage program budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring fiscal compliance and efficiency.
• Drive program outcomes through data analysis, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, funders, and community partners to strengthen programs and expand service capacity.
• Serve as acting Program Director when needed to ensure continuity of operations across residential programs.

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!