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(Archived) Counselor (some weekend availability needed)

Last Updated: 7/18/18

Job Description

ass="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Overview

Our Counselor is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned inmates/clients in compliance with CCS, facility and correctional healthcare directives.

ass="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Qualifications

Education:

  • Current, unrestricted license in state of practice; MA degree in mental health related course of study

Experience:

  • One (1) year experience preferred, but not required; Corrections experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current CPR/BCLS certification
ass="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Responsibilities
  1. Review inmate/client health information, conducts mental health assessment and, as necessary, make recommendations with regard to the inmates treatment and housing.
  2. Provide personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis in coordination with Administration and other facility programs.
  3. Provide direct aid to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e. sickness, injury, family problems, emergencies, etc.
  4. Monitor inmate/client progress. Coordinates problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain documentation and records.
  5. Recommend and conduct training sessions to develop greater proficiency among facility staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment.
  6. The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned.


CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Company Details

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Introducing Wellpath, the newly combined Correct Care Solutions and Correctional Medical Group Companies. From two organizations that shared a “patients-first” philosophy, a new company emerges to transform healthcare through innovative public/private healthcare partnerships. Simply put, we are the best at what we do with the top healthcare talent, leading-edge programs and advanced technology. We...