ADULT COUNSELOR (CORRECTIONS)

State of careers Rhode Island; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Direct deposit required by RI law

Job summary

State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections invites applications for an Adult Counselor (Corrections). The role provides individual and group counseling, develops intake-based treatment plans, and coordinates programs across psychological, vocational, educational, substance abuse, and post-release services.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling and experience in a clinical counseling setting; prior correctional experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or closely related field required.
• Experience in a responsible counseling position in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling in individual and group settings for adults sentenced to correctional facilities.
• Develop and coordinate psychological, vocational, educational, substance abuse, and post-release programming.
• Create and revise individual treatment plans based on intake interviews and assessments.
• Maintain clinical records and prepare reports for classification and parole procedures.
• Collaborate with institutional staff, families, and community resources.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Treatment planning

Group counseling

Record keeping

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling

Job description

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$75,916.00 - $85,406.00

Job Profile

JC-02828700-47 - Adult Counselor (Corrections) (RIBCO PROFESSIONALS DOC DCYF)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm (Non-Standard Work Week)

Assigned facility to be determined.

This posting is for two (2) positions.

Limited/Restricted to the leave of the prior incumbents.

Job Requisition Number

JR103385 ADULT COUNSELOR (CORRECTIONS) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00J27 A

Classification

Adult Counselor (Corrections)

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform responsible clinical duties in a program of counseling services for adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections facilities; to assess and coordinate program needs of men and women admitted to correctional facilities; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed for conformance to establish clinical counseling procedures and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may plan, supervise and/or review the work of subordinates.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To perform responsible clinical duties in order to provide counseling services in both individual and group settings.
• To develop individual treatment plans through an intake interview and assessment of all testing instruments, reports and criminal history data available.
• To develop and coordinate psychological, vocational, educational, substance abuse and post-release programming.
• To re-evaluate on a continuing basis the treatment programs for individual inmates and to revise these programs as necessary.
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• To maintain clinical records on individuals and as necessary, to prepare reports for use in classification and parole plans.
• To serve as a voting member of institutional boards and to assist inmates called before institutional disciplinary boards.
• To assist inmates to make a satisfactory adjustment to prison life and to maintain contact with appropriate support systems available within the community.
• To act as a liaison with inmate families where necessary.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical counseling services as applied to individual and group counseling of adult inmates of correctional facilities; a thorough knowledge of various assessment techniques and the ability to interpret these techniques in the formulation of a treatment plan; a working knowledge of the Rhode Island General Laws which govern incarceration furlough, parole, and release of inmates confined to Adult Correctional Institutions; a working knowledge of existing federal/state decrees governing the rights/responsibilities of correctional employees and inmates; the ability to conduct clinical interviews for the purpose of obtaining information and providing counseling; the ability to evaluate progress and to revise programs accordingly; the ability to maintain clinical records and to prepare written reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, departmental staff members, inmate families and community resources; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible counseling position in a clinical setting.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

This position works to assess and target need areas to support successful reentry and reduce likelihood of recidivism. Experience in a correctional setting is preferred. Experience providing services to justice involved individuals is preferred. Knowledge of evidence-based correctional practices and knowledge of Core Correctional practices is preferred. Experience providing individual and group behavioral interventions to address problematic behaviors is preferred.

State of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Diversity Employer.

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.