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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Clinical Supervisor

Mental & Behavioral HealthPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeHagerstown, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college is required, with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, a closely related social service major with a clinical specialty in administration or human services, or another related field.
  • Credentialing through the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required to provide supervision to counselors with ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD credentials.
  • One to two years of supervisory experience within the substance-use disorder field is required.
  • Working knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy programs and proven experience supervising a substance abuse program are required.
  • Ability to interact professionally in individual and group counseling settings is required.
  • Oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work with a team of professionals and implement team strategy approaches to work assignments is required.
  • Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the activities and staff associated with providing substance abuse and treatment programming within the facility, ensuring contract compliance and that programming and services adhere to industry best practices, standards, and contractual obligations.
  • Provide overall administrative and clinical supervision of counselors and oversee the day-to-day delivery of substance use treatment services.
  • Assist with interviewing and hiring counselors and may assist in recruiting subordinate staff, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of employee guidelines, processes, and procedures.
  • Observe and evaluate substance use treatment groups and observe individual counseling sessions.
  • Complete annual performance evaluations for counselors and support their professional development.
  • Review, edit, and sign clinical documentation, and ensure daily productivity documentation is submitted.
  • Assist the QA and Training Manager in developing, organizing, and conducting educational programs about conditions and problems related to drug and alcohol abuse; review and select instructional materials and programs; and provide reports and presentations on substance abuse.
  • Provide counselor coverage when needed; conduct or assist with screenings, assessments, individual counseling, or group counseling as needed, without a fixed caseload.
  • Monitor participant compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required and update the QA and Training Manager and/or Program Clinical Director about compliance challenges.
  • Oversee adherence to policies and procedures, monitor violations, and administer disciplinary action in partnership with the Program Clinical Director and Human Resources Manager.
  • Maintain counselor schedules, approve time off, and provide updates to the Human Resources Manager and Clinical Director as needed.
  • Collaborate with contracting agencies and facility staff.
  • Maintain knowledge of the programmatic process, including program methodology, counseling modalities, program design needs, program components, and principles and techniques of individual and small- and large-group counseling.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
  • Licensure as an LCADC, LCSW-C, and/or LCPC is preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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