Cognitive Counselor: Inmate Reentry & Behavioral Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Cognitive Counselor at Baskerville Correctional Center to coordinate inmate management initiatives using evidence-based practices. The role includes planning, implementing and quality-control of programs, and monitoring housing and job assignments while supporting treatment and diversion efforts for inmates.

The position requires strong communication, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and meticulous documentation of treatment progress to ensure

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work/counseling principles and casework methods.
• Ability to co-lead multidisciplinary teams and document inmate treatment progress.
• Effective written and oral communication; ability to resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, implement, and quality-control institution-wide inmate management approaches.
• Monitor housing assignments, job assignments, progress and program participation.
• Support Diversionary Treatment Program and other classified housing programs.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Education

Certification in human services

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Cognitive Counselor at Baskerville Correctional Center to coordinate inmate management initiatives using evidence-based practices. The role includes planning, implementing and quality-control of programs, and monitoring housing and job assignments while supporting treatment and diversion efforts for inmates.

The position requires strong communication, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and meticulous documentation of treatment progress to ensure