Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUCC) team in Philadelphia, Pa.

This posting is Full-time, First Shift (Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm with rotating weekends EST).

Earn $85,000 - $87,000 annually! 

We are a mental health urgent care/walk-in center for adults in need of same-day care that is not an emergency in Philadelphia. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.

Position Details

The BHUCC Manager leads efforts to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based resolution focused care to individuals experiencing urgent mental health and substance use challenges. The Manager works across disciplines to ensure the sustainability of operational and business practices within a clinical setting. This individuals' responsibilities will also include:       

• Overseeing the BHUCC facilities, staff and clinical care coordination.
• Supervising a team of mental health clinicians, substance use treatment professionals, and support staff including care coordination supervisor, peer engagement specialists, intake coordinator, and administrative assistant.  

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or equivalent. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience working in behavioral health crisis services strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mental health crises and urgent care services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and accreditation standards.
• Must be able to work onsite, Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm with rotating weekends.