Senior Executive Director - IDD - Lafayette Hill, PA

• Masters degree required; Clinical license preferred
• 10+ years in leadership role with strong clinical background supporting individuals with IDD and Behavioral Health needs required.
• Experience with service growth and expansion.

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 a Senior Executive Director to join our team supporting our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) programs in PA, NJ, DE, VA, and CA.

Earn up to $150,000 (depending on experience)

This is a full-time, hybrid position (up to 50% travel).

Schedule flexibility required based on the needs of our programs.

Position Details:

The Senior Executive Director, IDD Clinical Services provides strategic leadership, oversight and direction of all clinical operations across the IDD Division. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, person centered care in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

The Senior Executive Director will:

• Develop and articulate a clear and compelling vision for their assigned areas of the Division based on the Enterprise and Division Strategic Plan.
• Set strategic goals and objectives that align with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and establish metrics for measuring progress and success.
• Monitor industry trends, evaluate organizational effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Oversee all aspects of assigned areas operations, including program development, financial management, human resources, and administration.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of resources to maximize the impact of programs and services.
• Collaborates with other leaders in the Division and across the organization to identify opportunities, recommend direction, and implement operational changes for standardization, consistency, and best practice.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the organization, promoting high standards of performance and ethical conduct.
• Take responsibility for the profit and loss (P&L) of the assigned regions and/or states.
• Develop and manage the organization's annual budget in collaboration with Executive Leadership.
• Identify trends and profitability concerns to make appropriate changes and recommendations to address business and/or needed improvement.
• Champion the allocation of internal resources, including staffing, budget allocations, and operational support, to ensure that the organization's strategic initiatives and programmatic priorities receive the necessary resources and support for effective implementation and alignment with organizational goals.
• Communicate mission, goals, and policies of Merakey and division to direct reports, and creates and implements strategies for those in the assigned region/programs to accomplish them and ensure strategically aligned plans and practices.
• Serves as a role model to foster a collaborative, high-achieving, and supportive environment across all departments within and outside of the Division/Department.
• Responsible for building a best-in-class team by guiding, mentoring, developing, and leading management and individual direct reports to facilitate personal/professional growth and ensure/develop excellent performance.
• Invest in staff development and succession planning, identifying emerging leaders and providing opportunities for leadership training, mentorship, and advancement within the organization.

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!