Residential Program Director
Merakey

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 Residential Program Director to join our team at our program in Beaver Falls, PA.

Ability to make employment decision to including, hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or change of status in conjunction with Human Resources. Ensure documentation is properly and accurately recorded for everyone to meet state regulations, payer requirements and Merakey standards including treatment plans, progress notes, and charting requirements. Establishing and monitoring the program budget. Ensure proper incident reporting occurs through Merakey, state (HCSIS), county, and payers. Ensures proper management of all crisis and emergencies. Adhere to the alternative outpatient payment structure. Attend all required meetings inside and outside the agency. Ensures compliance of current Merakey policies and procedures and develops new procedures as needed. Direct, manage, maintain, and monitor clinical services. Ensure adherence and compliance to program best practices, Merakey policies, and outside agencies. Ensure compliance to state, local, federal, and contract requirements as well as requirements from payers. Facilitate ongoing assessment, evaluation, and planning of programs. Identify and acts on opportunities for growth, development, and improvement within the program. Collaborating with clinical staff, consumers and consumers' families, other programs, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care. Ensures program participation in PQI process. Prepare for site visits and audits. Provide clinical leadership in development and delivery of modalities, most effective treatment standards, policies, and procedures. Provide direct supervision of staff to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise staff including the completion and oversight of annual performance evaluations. Oversee staff orientation/training for all staff.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 75617

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a generally recognized clinical discipline.

• The Program Director must be registered, licensed, or certified to practice if applicable.

• 5 years of mental health paid or unpaid experience. Also, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system.

• Valid Driver's License required as well as all Clearances required by OMHSAS regulations.

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