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(Archived) Counselor
Job Description
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.
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
Responsibilities
- Review inmate/client health information, conducts mental health assessment and, as necessary, make recommendations with regard to the inmates treatment and housing.
- Provide personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis in coordination with Administration and other facility programs.
- Provide direct aid to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e. sickness, injury, family problems, emergencies, etc.
- Monitor inmate/client progress. Coordinates problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain documentation and records.
- Recommend and conduct training sessions to develop greater proficiency among facility staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment.
CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer