Joseph Washington Jr.

Joseph Washington Jr., PhD has diverse experience in human resources, with a focus on HR leadership roles. Joseph currently serves as the Human Resources Director at Acadia Healthcare since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Human Resources Manager at Academy For Family Empowerment from November 2017 to September 2021. Joseph also served as the Human Resources Director at Georgia Options, Inc. from July 2015 to July 2017 and at MacJane Trucking Company from February 2008 to July 2015. Additionally, they worked as a Payroll Specialist II at ADP from April 2012 to June 2014, and as a Human Resources Assistant at Tbonz Restaurant from January 2004 to February 2008.

Joseph Washington Jr., PhD obtained their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Clemson University in the years 2001 to 2005. Joseph then pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the University of Phoenix during the period from 2010 to 2012. Recently, they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Capella University in 2015.