Cognitive Reentry Counselor

Virginia Department of Corrections; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections in Virginia is seeking a Cognitive Counselor: Indian Creek Correctional Center to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate inmate reentry and cognitive community programs based on evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes effective communication, managing treatment progress, and supervising program groups within the Cognitive Therapeutic Community framework at Indian Creek Correctional Center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling principles and casework methods.
• Ability to resolve conflict and model pro-social behavior.
• Experience co-leading multidisciplinary teams and documenting inmate treatment progress.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in inmate reentry and cognitive communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate reentry and cognitive community programs.
• Address criminogenic needs and motivate change through treatment planning.
• Monitor housing and job assignments, progress, and program participation.
• Sponsor and facilitate program groups and supervise volunteers where appropriate.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Rehabilitative counseling

Motivational interviewing

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Documentation of progress

Education

Professional certification in human services or counseling

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections in Virginia is seeking a Cognitive Counselor: Indian Creek Correctional Center to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate inmate reentry and cognitive community programs based on evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes effective communication, managing treatment progress, and supervising program groups within the Cognitive Therapeutic Community framework at Indian Creek Correctional Center.