Executive Director - Penn Hills, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field within the behavioral sciences or human/social services.
• A minimum of five (5) years post-degree experience in clinical practice and senior management experience are required.
• Experience with behavioral health program experience, coupled with administrative experience and an ability to perform the varied functions of the job. 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.

We are seeking an Executive Director to join our Adult Behavioral Health services for Allegheny and Beaver County.

The Executive Director will play a crucial role in managing and leading the organization's division, focusing on driving strategic growth, program development, and operational excellence. This position will implement strategic plans, foster partnerships, and engage with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and address community needs. With a strong emphasis on financial management, program oversight, and staff leadership, the Executive Director will ensure programs meet regulatory standards, drive innovation, and promote continuous improvement. This role also requires the ability to articulate project plans, navigate the payer/provider landscape, and leverage relationships with industry leaders to drive organizational success.

Job Description

• This position will involve a balance of responsibilities, with focus on program management and dedicated to external-facing tasks such as stakeholder engagement, business development, and relationship building.
• Develop, articulate, and implement detailed project plans effectively.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach with strong navigation skills in payer, provider, and regulatory landscapes.
• Participate in enterprise and divisional committees and crossdepartmental initiatives to support collaboration and organizational learning
• Leverage existing knowledge and relationships with industry thought leaders and funders to drive initiatives.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to convey vision, goals, and expectations clearly to both employees and a broad range of stakeholders.

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!