BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL DIRECTOR

GEO Group•Uniontown, AL

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Responsibilities Summary: The Clinical Director will serve as the link to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (ABPP) and/or Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). The Clinical Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of all clinical services provided in the facility. This position ensures that services are delivered with fidelity to the program's clinical design, contractual mandates, state/federal statutes and regulations, and applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Health and Human Services and two years as an administrator or supervisor preferably within a correctional or residential program and possess one of the following certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Ability to understand a variety of models including cognitive behavioral therapy, theories of addiction and dynamics related to substance use and other criminogenic risk factors.
Ability to know and comply with program documentation requirements, applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Ability to conduct initial clinical assessments and/or evaluations which serve as the basis for diagnosis and treatment.
Ability to provide services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the participant.
Ability to tailor helping strategies and treatment modalities to the participant's stage of dependence, change or recovery.
Ability to appropriately use strategies from accepted and culturally appropriate models with participants with substance use and other criminogenic risk factors.
Able to establish rapport with Participants, including management of crisis situation and determination of need for additional professional assistance
Travel required with some work on weekends or evenings required
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall operation of the program, staff oversight, and coordination with ABPP PREP Center personnel.
Plans, organizes, and directs the program in a manner consistent with ABPP and ADMH standards.
Responsible for the quality of clinical care (OP, IOP, Co-Occurring) and appropriateness of interventions.
Seeks to establish and maintain relationships with outside referral sources, such as in-patient mental health facilities or detox facilities.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates.
Updates therapeutic logs in a timely manner.
Enters pertinent information into GEOtrack.
Identifies problem areas that may impact participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
Guides participants to develop strategies to overcome obstacles to success completion of treatment.
May advise ABPP of participants' progress regularly or at completion of treatment.
Ensures that participants' records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
May maintain a specific case file for every program participant.
Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Maintains a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
Participates in related training.
Coordinates program using principles of the "What Works" system.
Schedules intakes, and group and individual sessions.
Discusses specific cases with psychiatric and treatment personnel to determine if they are appropriate for treatment.
May assist with the assignment of cases.
Performs other duties as assigned by the ABPP and GEO's Corporate Office.
Assist with the assignment of cases.
Performs other duties as assigned by the ABPP and GEO's Corporate Office.