Impactful Correctional Counselor: Offender Rehab & Groups

Spectrum Health Systems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Repayment Options

401k with company match

Job summary

The Counselor position at Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston, MA, focuses on delivering psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders in a correctional setting. The role requires facilitating 2-3 groups daily and completing required documentation in the OMS case record, with strong time management and cooperation with SCSD staff.

Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in human services or criminal justice, with CADC/LADC II preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, criminal justice or closely related field.
• CADC, LADC II or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with justice-involved individuals and correctional settings preferred.
• Able to pass extensive background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders according to the approved curriculum and completing all required documentation in the OMS case record.
• Facilitating 2-3 groups daily, based on current scheduling.
• Prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to complete duties on time.
• Working cooperatively with SCSD personnel to ensure smooth operation of the program.

Skills

Psychoeducation

Group facilitation

Time management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, criminal justice education or closely related field

Tools

OMS

Job description

The Counselor position at Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston, MA, focuses on delivering psychoeducation and evidence-based treatment to offenders in a correctional setting. The role requires facilitating 2-3 groups daily and completing required documentation in the OMS case record, with strong time management and cooperation with SCSD staff.

Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in human services or criminal justice, with CADC/LADC II preferred.