Inmate Counseling & Clinical Evaluations Specialist

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Counselor to provide counseling and psychological services for inmates in a correctional facility. This full-performance role includes conducting clinical interviews, administering tests, and preparing evaluations to guide treatment and release decisions.

Under supervision, you may supervise junior staff, review progress, and contribute to policy updates. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical interviews, administers and scores psychological tests and prepares psychological evaluations for inmates and commitments.
• Counsels inmates to facilitate treatment and identify distressed or potentially suicidal individuals.
• Communicates with courts, review boards, mental health centers, parole officers and attorneys to coordinate treatment or release.
• Writes monthly activity and progress reports for the unit.
• Maintains counseling session summaries and treatment logs.
• Supervises counselors or staff and may participate in policy changes.

Skills

Counseling

Clinical interviews

Psychological testing

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (psychology or related field)

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks a Correctional Counselor to provide counseling and psychological services for inmates in a correctional facility. This full-performance role includes conducting clinical interviews, administering tests, and preparing evaluations to guide treatment and release decisions.

Under supervision, you may supervise junior staff, review progress, and contribute to policy updates. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential for success in this position.