Counselor (unlicensed)

Liberty Healthcare Corporation; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

FSA

401k plan

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Corporation in Indiana seeks a Counselor 2 to provide in-person behavioral health services to adult male offenders at the New Castle Correctional Facility. The role focuses on preventing sexual abuse and enhancing public safety in the community.

You will deliver psycho-educational group sessions, document client progress, and participate in staff meetings while educating clients about the program. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, school counseling or a related human services field.
• At least one year of experience working with criminal, forensic, or psychiatric populations.
• Solid public speaking and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively educate adults on the topics of sexual abuse and prosocial behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency with the program’s curriculum on the prevention of sexual abuse.
• Facilitate psycho-educational group sessions.
• Provide clients with information about the program - individually and in groups.
• Monitor client progress.
• Review client files, documenting client progress notes, and writing reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and training activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, school counseling or related field

Job description

If you have a bachelor's or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field and have an interest in counseling - you are encouraged to consider a full-time Counselor 2 position with Liberty Healthcare and the Indiana Sexual Offender Management and Monitoring program.

Mission

The mission of the Indiana Sexual Offender Management and Monitoring Program is to promote public safety by reducing recidivism in convicted adult and adjudicated juvenile sexual offenders.

Role Overview

As a Counselor 2 with Liberty, you will have the opportunity to help a significant number of adult men improve their behavioral health, prevent sexual abuse and victimization, and enhance safety in your community.

Your day-to-day work will involve providing in-person behavioral health services to adult sex offender inmates at the New Castle Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• Developing proficiency with the program’s curriculum on the prevention of sexual abuse
• Facilitating psycho-educational group sessions
• Providing clients with information about the program - individually and in groups
• Monitoring client progress
• Reviewing client files, documenting client progress notes, and writing reports
• Participating in staff meetings, case conferences, and training activities

Pay And Benefits

• Starting salary commensurate with the responsibilities and requirements of this position
• Ongoing training specific to the field of sex offender treatment
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance
• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave
• FSA, 401k plan, and other perks

Details on Liberty’s benefits plan available at www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/138.pdf

Schedule

You will work a 5-day work week Monday through Friday with set hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Worksite

You will work onsite at the New Castle Correctional Facility located at 1000 Van Nuys Rd. in New Castle, IN 47362.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, school counseling or a related human services field
• At least one year of experience working with criminal, forensic, or psychiatric populations
• Solid public speaking and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively educate adults on the topics of sexual abuse and prosocial behavior

Individuals who have a master’s degree or are pursuing a master’s degree and professional licensure in clinical social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy are encouraged to apply and will be considered for this position and for future opportunities for licensed counselor roles.

About The Program And Liberty Healthcare

The Indiana Sex Offender Management and Monitoring Program is an innovative program and collaborative effort between the Indiana Department of Correction and Liberty Healthcare - an organization nationally recognized for providing high-quality forensic mental health and community-based case management and monitoring services.

Additional program details are available at www.sexoffenderprograms.com

Liberty Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our organization is composed of, and proudly serves, people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.