The GEO Group, Inc. · 2 days ago
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, IN-PRISON
Pahokee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, providing comprehensive correctional and community reentry services. The Program Director will oversee substance abuse disorder services, ensuring operational compliance and quality of care while also developing business opportunities and maintaining customer relations.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the implementation of all operational service provision and documentation functions for offices within a specific state or region
Ensures that all qualified staff are utilized to provide services to participants in accordance with allowable counselor-to-program participant staffing ratios
Assists Lead Counselors, when necessary, with clinical supervision of staff and clinical oversight and clinical care of all substance abuse services provided within a specific state or region
Ensures that programs function in a manner that satisfies contractual obligations
Develops timely accurate reports on the status of program operations for customers and executive management
Monitors programmatic systems and procedures to achieve and maintain optimal effectiveness of operational programs
Works to achieve continual improvement in customer service and outcomes
Develops and approves recommendations for annual operational budgets in conjunction with appropriate administrators. Distributes resources appropriately to attain program goals
Develops staffing plans that are compatible with program budgets and goals Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Maintains on-gong communication with customers to develop and enhance positive relationships, and promote Company products and services
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field (Master's Degree preferred.)
Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling, preferred
Must meet the standards of a “Qualified Professional” in accordance with Chapter 397, F.S
Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP), Certified Associate Addictions Professional (CAAP), Certified Criminal Justice Associate Addictions Professional (CCJAAP)
Five (5) years of professional experience in substance abuse and/or mental health treatment
Fifty (50)% travel required with some work on weekends or evenings required
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling, preferred
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Matching
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
Company
The GEO Group, Inc.
Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM." GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.22B2025-07-14Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2024-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.67B
1994-08-05IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Evans
CFO, SVP
Beth Ginzberg
Executive Assistant To Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-05
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