Licensed Psychologist - Program Director

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Psychologist with strong supervisory and forensic experience to lead a forensic psychology program serving justice‑involved individuals with serious mental illness.

 

The Program Director oversees a team delivering site‑based forensic services in Southeastern Pennsylvania, ensures clinical and operational excellence, and collaborates closely with justice system partners to strengthen coordination, deflection, and diversion opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and supervise a team of forensic psychology professionals.
2. Manage program operations, including workflow, compliance, budgeting, staffing, and overall service quality.
3. Ensure high‑quality forensic services, including timely evaluations, psychological assessments, and adherence to clinical best practices.
4. Develop and implement program policies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives to support effectiveness and growth.
5. Build and maintain strong partnerships with justice and behavioral health agencies to coordinate service delivery and advance diversion efforts.

Why Work with Merakey

Merakey is a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality behavioral health services. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values professional growth and clinical excellence. Your leadership will directly help improve outcomes for individuals served and strengthen community well‑being.

 

If this work inspires you, we encourage you to join the team and help us shape the future of this great program!

 

Earn $120,000-135,000 based on credentials and experience

 

 

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology; forensic specialization preferred.
• Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 5 years of forensic beha