Correctional Mental Health Counselor

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for Correctional Counselor III to support offenders at Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. The role includes assessments, psycho-educational classes, case management, and crisis intervention to promote mental health and safety within the facility.

Under supervision, you will conduct group treatments, review historic clinical records, and work with a treatment team to ensure continuity of care during transfers and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, or closely related field.
• Post-master's experience in therapy, testing and programmatic services in correctional settings.
• Doctoral degree with internship and professional experience in the described fields.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates to determine treatment and placement needs; provide behavioral health recommendations.
• Provide counseling services, crisis intervention, and psycho-educational programs.
• Prepare reports, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate care with staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Behavioral counseling

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology / psychology / counseling / education / social work

Three years post-master's experience in therapy / testing / programmatic services

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology / counseling psychology / educational psychology / social work with internship

Psy.D. in clinical psychology with internship and experience

One year as Corrections Counselor II in Nevada State service

Job description

The Nevada Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for Correctional Counselor III to support offenders at Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. The role includes assessments, psycho-educational classes, case management, and crisis intervention to promote mental health and safety within the facility.

Under supervision, you will conduct group treatments, review historic clinical records, and work with a treatment team to ensure continuity of care during transfers and