CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Why Work for GEO

Summary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Clinical Program Director ensures proper processing of all inmates for programmatic needs and ensures that all inmates participating receive quality services that comply with the federal regulations and standards.
• Assists in the preparation of program proposals.
• Develops policies relating to program operations. Makes revisions to current policies as required, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the company and the client agency.
• The Clinical Program Director assesses needs of programs staff and provides regularly scheduled supervision and/or training to address those needs.
• Provides case consultations and one-to-one counseling for difficult inmates of when serious incidents occur.
• The Clinical Program Director provides supervision to all programs staff to include but not limited to Education Director, Case Management Coordinator, Unit Managers and Inmate Records.
• Conducts departmental staff performance reviews.
• Serves 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.
• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
• May be required to function as Deputy Warden in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.

Minimum 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.
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