CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The GEO Group•Florence, AZ

3d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

PhD in Clinical Psychology, (Psychiatric) Social Work, behavioral science, actives, therapy or related field.
Experience in a correctional security and rehabilitative programs.
Five (5) years’ experience managing a correctional education program preferred or at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, correctional laws, applicable court orders and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
Skill in interpretation of policies and procedures and appropriate application to work situations.
Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years’ experience managing a correctional education program preferred
College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversight of programs department, ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished according to policy directions of the corporation and within the scope defined by the contract.
Ensuring the quality of services provided to inmates and working in conjunction with the Facility Administrator to remedy deficiencies and enrich programs.
Ensuring proper processing of all inmates for programmatic needs and ensuring that all inmates participating receive quality services that comply with the federal regulations and standards.
Assisting in the preparation of program proposals.
Developing policies relating to program operations. Making revisions to current policies as required, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the company and the client agency.
Assessing needs of programs staff and provides regularly scheduled supervision and/or training to address those needs.
Providing case consultations and one-to-one counseling for difficult inmates of when serious incidents occur.
Providing supervision to all programs staff to include but not limited to Education Director, Case Management Coordinator, Unit Managers and Inmate Records.
Conducting departmental staff performance reviews.
Serving as committee member on training, budget and policy review boards.
May assist management in the establishment of long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.
Responding on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
May be required to function as Deputy Warden in his/her absence.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.