Clinical Director – Evidence‑Based Rehab & Reentry

The GEO Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The GEO Group in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Director to provide clinical and administrative oversight for contracted treatment services within the DPSCS. This role ensures delivery of evidence-based substance use disorder services to incarcerated individuals and compliance with contracting requirements and professional standards.

You will lead clinical staff, develop protocols, oversee reentry services, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with QA, training, and external partners.

Qualifications

• 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: CPC-AD, LCADC, or LCPC with an Approved Supervisor Letter in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
• Experience with Accreditations and Audits Required.
• 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.
• 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

• Oversees delivery of evidence-based Substance Use Disorder and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder treatment services.
• Monitors clinical documentation, treatment fidelity and program outcomes through quality assurance activities, chart reviews, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Ensures compliance with DPSCS state regulatory standards, accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and contractual obligation.
• Develops clinical programming and clinical protocols within correctional setting.
• Supervisees clinical supervisors, counselors, and reentry social work staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, supervision, and ongoing staff development for clinical and program staff.
• Oversees reentry services to support successful and efficient transitions to community-based treatment and recovery services.
• Reviews program performance indicators, prepares reports, analyzes clinical data, and implements program improvement initiatives.
• Responds to clinical concerns, critical incidents and operational issues while ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Chairs All Staff meeting and attends weekly Program Director’s meeting.
• Monitors and evaluates all business processes. Develops and implements process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources and other community partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Health and Human Services

Job description

The GEO Group in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Director to provide clinical and administrative oversight for contracted treatment services within the DPSCS. This role ensures delivery of evidence-based substance use disorder services to incarcerated individuals and compliance with contracting requirements and professional standards.

You will lead clinical staff, develop protocols, oversee reentry services, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with QA, training, and external partners.