SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICAL DIRECTOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Substance Abuse Program Clinical Director to lead and oversee a comprehensive treatment program within a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes program design, evaluation, staff supervision, and compliance with state and accreditation standards. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in a related field, Arizona licensure (preferred LADC or LPC), seven years of counseling and two years in supervision, plus a valid AZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with work experience may substitute.
• Must be licensed or eligible for Arizona licensure as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (preferred) or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Seven years of substance abuse counseling experience and program management strongly preferred.
• Two years progressive supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in correctional settings preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of didactic, counseling, and treatment modalities.
• Commitment to ethics and professional conduct; strong written and oral communication.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department operations, treatment service deliveries, contract compliance, personnel actions, and training functions.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and training to assigned staff; conducts performance reviews and related actions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company, state, federal, and accreditation rules.
• Monitors program operations and ensures contract, certification, and accreditation requirements are met or exceeded.
• Maintains relationships with facility management, department heads, and outside customers as appropriate.
• Prepares and reviews daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on program performance.
• Reviews audits, conducts needs assessments, and recommends actions for senior management.
• Participates in team staff meetings and approves department correspondence and schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Supervisory experience

Compliance

Report writing

Arizona driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field (qualifying experience)

Job description

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

Summary

The Substance Abuse Program Clinical Director develops, organizes, implements, and conducts a substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated inmates designed to treat conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Performs program evaluation to ascertain the

effectiveness of treatment provided within the correctional setting, follow-up care provided to inmates after release and cost effectiveness of the overall program. Provides guidance and supervision to treatment staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Substance Abuse Program Clinical Director oversees the department’s operations, treatment service deliveries, contract compliance, personnel actions, and training functions.
• Substance Abuse Program Clinical Director provides supervision, guidance, and training to assigned staff. Administers performance reviews, makes recommendations for pay actions, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Stays current and ensures compliance to applicable company, state, federal, and accreditation rules, guidelines, and requirements.
• Closely monitors program operations and ensures that all applicable contract, certification, and accreditation requirements are met or exceeded.
• Maintains productive, cooperative, professional relationships with facility management, unit department heads, and staff, and outside customers as appropriate.
• Monitors and approves all work activities and produces daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to facility and contract managers which show the success of the program.
• Reviews internal audits, conducts needs assessment, and makes necessary recommendations of appropriate actions for senior management.
• Conducts and/or participates in all team staff meetings.
• Reviews and approves all department correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, curriculum, personnel assignments and staff and treatment program schedules prior to implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A Master’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree and work experience may be substituted for a graduate degree.
• Must be currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (preferred) or as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Seven (7) years prior substance abuse counseling experience and program management strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years progressive experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Preference given to experience with program implementation and/or experience within a correctional setting.
• Thorough knowledge of didactic, counseling, and treatment modalities.
• Commitment to adhere to the professional Code of Ethics for the candidate's licensure level with the AZBBHE, and to the employee Standards of Conduct.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in addition to all patients. Must be able to write and communicate program’s successes to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work with, motivate, and direct a team of professionals to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.