Treatment Program Director

Company: MTC
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Join a team withvalues that match your own and make a difference in the lives ofpeople needing secondchances.Gist State Jail located in Beaumont, Texas is seeking adynamic leader in the substance abuse treatment field looking togive people hope, skills and opportunities for a betterlife.Position title:ProgramDirectorFacility name:Gist StateJailLocation: 3295 FM3514, Beaumont, TX77705Pay: $961.54 per week (equivalent to $50,000.08 peryear)Workschedule:Full-timeBenefit packageincludes:Health/dental/vision/lifeinsurance401(k) with companymatch Paid time off, Paid holidays (9total)Plenty of overtimeFree food andmore!Jobresponsibilities: Directly supervises the substance abuse counselor II andoffice manager. Responsible for planning, developing, andimplementing designated substance abuse programs with emphasisplaced on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking withcommunity resources.EssentialFunctions:Responsible forprogram planning, development, training, and implementation;monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and providingconsultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effectiveagency programs.Develop a system to promote thecoordination and integration of the substance abuse preventioncomponents with other facilityprograms.Conducts special investigations, programanalyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatmentoperations and problems and prepares reports of findings andrecommendations; and initiates activities to produce a moreeffective program.Ensure that theprogram is complying with State Jail Substance Abuse ProgramOperations Manual (SJSAPOM) and all other TDCJ department policiesand directives.Ensure that all participants in the programreceive the appropriate assessments and services within the definedtime frames of the contract and that all required documentation isprocessed in a timely manner.Prepares annualprogram budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assistsin the preparation of training and operational manuals, educationalmaterials, and information programs.Works withprogram staff in determining trends and resolving technicalprograms; provides technical assistance on program services; andprovides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, andorganizations.Provide staff training, evaluate staffperformance and implement organizational and personnel changes asapproved by the regional operations director and coordinated withthe office manager and/or corporate human resources manager priorto implementation. It is expectedthat the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned withinhis/her capabilities as determined bymanagement.Positionrequirements: Bachelor's degree from a college or universityaccredited by an organization recognized by the Council for HigherEducation Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Departmentof Education (USDE). Major course work in a BehavioralScience, Criminal Justice or a related field preferred. Eachyear of experience as described below in excess of the requiredfive years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from anaccredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. Five yearsfull-time, wage-earning program administration or counselingexperience. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in thesupervision of employees. Current valid licensure as a Licensed ChemicalDependency Counselor ( LCDC ) by the Texas Department of StateHealth Services ( DSHS ) or current certification as a CertifiedCriminal Justice Professional ( CCJP ) by the Texas CertificationBoard of Addiction Professionals or current valid QualifiedCredentialed Counselor ( QCC ) licensed to provide substanceabuse treatment. A valid driverlicense in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving recordrequired, unless waived bymanagement.Why: Help humans break the cycle. Join our team as a ProgramDirector and transform lives!#Talent#ZR

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