Cognitive Reentry Counselor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Cognitive Counselor at St. Brides Correctional Center to lead reentry and cognitive programs, coordinating with the treatment team to support inmate progress and successful reintegration.

The role requires knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling, strong communication, and ability to monitor progress, manage housing and program assignments in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to model pro-social behavior and manage boundaries in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate inmate reentry and cognitive community programs.
• Monitor housing assignments, job assignments and program participation.
• Co-lead multidisciplinary teams and document inmate treatment progress.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Education

Professional certification in a human services field

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Cognitive Counselor at St. Brides Correctional Center to lead reentry and cognitive programs, coordinating with the treatment team to support inmate progress and successful reintegration.

The role requires knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling, strong communication, and ability to monitor progress, manage housing and program assignments in a correctional setting.