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Program Director

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Lockhart, TXFull-time$54K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$54K/yr
Location
Lockhart, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCDC, CCJP, Or QCC Credential, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredTexas Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Program Director oversees planning, development, training, and implementation of programs at the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas. The role maintains an alcohol and drug treatment program compliant with Texas DSHS CTI requirements, establishes a peer-driven Therapeutic Community, coordinates substance abuse prevention with facility programs, and manages staff training, performance, budgets, policies, and program analysis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Planning, requiredProgram Development, requiredProgram Implementation, requiredPolicy Compliance, requiredAlcohol and Drug Treatment, requiredTherapeutic Community Treatment, nice to haveSubstance Abuse Prevention, requiredProgram Analysis, requiredResearch Studies, requiredBudget Preparation, requiredStaff Training, requiredStaff Performance Evaluation, requiredProgram Administration, requiredCounseling, requiredEmployee Supervision, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredBehavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or Related Field, nice to have2 Years Employee Supervision Experience, required5 Years Program Administration or Counseling Experience, requiredLCDC, CCJP, or QCC Credential, requiredTexas Driver's License, requiredAnnual in-Service Training, requiredAnnual Background Check, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Pay - $54,160 Annual Salary

Schedule - Full Time

Benefit package includes:

  • Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits

  • Dental benefits

  • Life insurance

  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Paid holidays

  • Bereavement leave

  • Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency programs.

  • Maintain alcohol and drug treatment program that complies with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Clinical Training Institute (CTI) requirements.

  • Establish a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.

  • Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs.

  • Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatment operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and initiates activities to produce a more effective program.

  • Prepares annual program budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs.

  • Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs; provides technical assistance on program services; and provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations.

  • Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the regional operations director and coordinated with the office manager and/or corporate human resources manager prior to implementation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below more than the required five (5) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

  • Two (2) years full-time , wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees .

  • Five (5) years full-time , wage-earning program administration or counseling experience .

  • Acurrent valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) license to provide substance abuse treatment.

  • Therapeutic Community treatment experience preferred.

  • A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

  • Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

How this job compares

Set against the 967 open Program Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54K/yr
  • Texas median$150–195K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$135–185K/yr639 salary ranges

This rate, $54K, is 69% below the Texas median midpoint ($175K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Director salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 84 open Program Director jobs in Texas and 967 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Program Director postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (712 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 503 of the 967 open Program Director jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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