Program Manager, Rehabilitation & Counseling Services

The GEO Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a qualified professional to supervise facility counseling programs, ensuring ACA/DOC/DDAP compliance and coordination with referral sources. The role includes staff supervision, program development, and direct client services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This leadership position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and licensure in the behavioral health field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or appropriate discipline.
• Two (2) years related clinical supervisory experience.
• Licensure in the behavioral science or counseling field and certification in the behavioral science or counseling field.
• Good visual and auditory abilities to interact with re-entrants.
• Ability to use personal computers and associated software applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility programs and counseling areas.
• Provides direct supervision including staffing, schedules, re-entrant affairs and file compliance.
• Ensures counseling staff adhere to referral sources and jurisdictions.
• Organizes, implements and supervises the Correctional Recovery program as defined by the Program Manual.
• Work closely with referral sources to ensure smooth operation and coordination of all program services.
• Provides staff training and implementation of program design.
• Provides and documents individual/group staff supervision.
• Provides direct services including facilitation of classes/group sessions, individual counseling, treatment planning, assessment; document progress and reviews.
• Leads the Classification Committee and ensures that intakes are conducted properly.
• Completes training plans and records; ensures counseling staff participate in required training.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of and familiarity with ACA, DOC, and DDAP Accreditation and ensures program compliance.
• Writes social histories, clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans.
• Monitors re-entrant progress toward goals and objectives as stated in the treatment plan and update the treatment as required.
• Prepares parole summaries, Extraordinary Occurrence reports, and Employee Report of Incidents.
• Completes weekly and monthly reports as required for referring agencies.
• Obtains funding for residents.
• Assists clients with medical and mental health appointments, housing options, and other needs as they arise.
• Develops a strong rapport with referring agencies and community agencies.
• Submits required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Supervises a caseload of up to eight inpatient re-entrants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Counseling skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a qualified professional to supervise facility counseling programs, ensuring ACA/DOC/DDAP compliance and coordination with referral sources. The role includes staff supervision, program development, and direct client services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This leadership position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and licensure in the behavioral health field.