Senior Director - EAP - Pittsburgh PA 15219

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Director (EAP) (Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA 15219)

• Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire Management (Executive leadership placement on company payroll with full benefits)
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15219 . Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days per week on-site; up to 25–30% travel required.
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (Executive business hours)
• New Hire Starting Base Pay: Executive salary non-disclosed / To be determined based on experience
• Future Earning Potential: Position salary progresses over time through executive performance, business growth, and organizational leadership advancement.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science field required. Professional clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• Experience Requirements: 12+ years of experience in employee assistance program (EAP) management and managed behavioral healthcare strongly preferred. Proven track record in strategic planning, product innovation, marketing, and financial management required.
• Clinical & Theoretical Expertise: Advanced expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strength-based models, and health behavior change applications. Deep knowledge of workplace mental health strategies, resilience, stress impact, and crisis intervention.
• Leadership & Communication: Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills with demonstrated success as an industry thought leader. Proven ability to establish high-level relationships across client organizations and interdisciplinary executive teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Direct overall operations, financial performance, contract execution, and strategic direction for an EAP covering 500,000+ lives across 350+ client organizations. Manage core leaders including the Clinical Director and Director of Operations.
• Business Development & Account Management: Co-direct pricing, sales, marketing strategies, and contract renewals. Deliver ROI, utilization, and impact reporting to corporate client stakeholders.
• Product Innovation & Integrated Care: Drive product development for stand-alone and integrated behavioral health solutions, expanding consultation services around workplace change management, stress mitigation, and violence prevention.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Serve as a regional and national EAP ambassador through professional association leadership, conference presentations, research protocol development, and strategic partnerships across health plans and corporate networks.

What We Offer

• Executive Compensation & Growth: Competitive executive salary, strategic leadership progression, and professional development opportunities.
• Health & Well-Being: Immediate comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting day one, plus access to executive health and wellness resources.
• Dual-Tier Retirement Program: Generous combined retirement package with employer matching funds and company-paid retirement contributions based on plan elections.
• Work-Life Balance & Total Rewards: Generous annual paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, flexible hybrid work structure, and executive lifestyle support perks.