Competency Restoration Services Director

Wellpath

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Psychology required.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in correctional healthcare.
  • Experience in developing and managing competency restoration programs is highly preferred.
  • Multi-site support experience appreciated.
  • Trained and independently licensed to provide clinical oversight.
  • Licensed to practice psychology in the relevant state(s).
  • Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee administration and development of competency restoration programs at multiple locations.
  • Design and standardize competency restoration models, including JBCT and clinical protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Develop staffing models and support program implementation.
  • Provide clinical leadership including supervision and performance improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive environment focused on quality improvement.
  • Potential for involvement in new business opportunities.
  • Multifaceted leadership role with clinical oversight responsibilities.
  • Engagement in strategic direction for high-quality program operations.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Director of Competency Restoration Services oversees the administration, management, supervision, and development of competency restoration programs across multiple locations. This role is responsible for designing and standardizing competency restoration service models, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the successful implementation and optimization of program operations. The position provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to support high-quality, evidence-based competency restoration services. The Director also leads staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and program expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the administration, management, supervision, and development of competency restoration programs across multiple sites.
  • Design and standardize Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and competency restoration program models, including clinical protocols, treatment pathways, and operational workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, contractual requirements, and licensing standards.
  • Develop staffing models, support program implementation, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to RFP and new business opportunities.
  • Provide clinical leadership through supervision, training, mentoring, quality monitoring, performance improvement initiatives, and corrective action planning.


Qualifications & Requirements

Education
  • Doctorate in Psychology

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience; correctional healthcare preferred.
  • Experience developing and managing competency restoration programs strongly preferred.
  • Multi-site support experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications
  • Trained and independently licensed.
  • Licensed to practice psychology in the state(s) where oversight is being provided by the appropriate state licensing board.
  • Current (and must maintain) CPR certification.

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