DIRECTOR OF SECURE TREATMENT SERVICES

Job Summary Provides executive-level leadership for a secure residential treatment program serving youth with complex behavioral health and court-related needs. Oversees operations, treatment programs, staffing, budget, compliance, facility safety, and strategic initiatives while promoting a safe, secure, trauma-informed, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic planning and initiatives focused on youth treatment, rehabilitation, outcomes, and reducing recidivism. Oversee daily administrative, operational, clinical, educational, and security functions. Develop and implement policies, procedures, performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and youth protection requirements. Oversee staffing, personnel actions, employee development, training, and leadership team performance. Maintain a safe, secure, trauma-informed, and therapeutic residential environment. Manage facility operations, staffing levels, physical plant needs, and security requirements. Oversee contracts and coordinate clinical, psychological, psychiatric, educational, and other professional services. Develop and manage the operational budget and prioritize resources for staffing, treatment, education, and facility needs. Analyze financial, operational, regulatory, and youth-outcome data to support decision-making. Prepare reports, recommendations, and updates for executive leadership and oversight bodies. Collaborate with courts, policymakers, regulatory agencies, community organizations, families, and other stakeholders. Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, testimony, and official communications. Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, continuous learning, and respect. Provide leadership during complex or high-risk situations and promote effective conflict resolution. Required Qualifications Master's degree in business administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field plus 8 years of progressive executive-level leadership experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 10 years of progressive executive-level leadership experience. Experience leading residential youth rehabilitation, treatment, human services, behavioral health, or public-sector youth programs. At least 4 years of management-level experience involving program administration, supervision, planning, evaluation, or related functions. Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and organizational management skills. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders preferred. Valid driver's license or access to transportation for required travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vets Hired