Corrections Mental Health Counselor II

State of Nevada (NV); Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada (NV) Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Counselor II in Lovelock to provide a broad range of mental health services within a correctional setting. Responsibilities include testing, assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, with collaboration across treatment teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in psychology or related fields and relevant post-master’s experience, including inmate interviews and written reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field required.
• Two years post-master's experience providing therapy, testing and programmatic services in correctional or institutional settings.
• Doctoral Psy.D. with one-year internship accepted.
• Ability to interview, assess, and prepare written reports on offenders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations including tests, interviews and data interpretation.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy; apply biofeedback, relaxation, and substance abuse strategies.
• Deliver psychoeducational programs and crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in treatment teams, committees, and quality assurance activities; document in progress notes.
• Maintain thorough medical documentation and prepare reports for billing and audits.
• Engage in research/evaluation to improve services and outcomes.

Skills

Therapy experience

Psychological testing and evaluation

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/related field

Doctoral degree with internship

Psy.D. with internship

Two years’ Corrections Counselor I experience

Job description

State of Nevada (NV) Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Counselor II in Lovelock to provide a broad range of mental health services within a correctional setting. Responsibilities include testing, assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, with collaboration across treatment teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in psychology or related fields and relevant post-master’s experience, including inmate interviews and written reports.