Inmate Forensic Counselor — Impactful Jail-Based Care

Berks Counseling Center, Inc.; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

403(b) with employer match

15 days paid time off

2 floating holidays

2 wellness days

10 paid holidays

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. seeks a Forensic Counselor to provide screening, assessment, and outpatient services to inmates in the Berks County Jail System. You will deliver individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with BCC and BCJS staff, ensuring standards are met, and contributing to a recovery-oriented, holistic approach within a team-based organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related social service field.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours (8am–8pm Mon–Thurs, 8am–4pm Fri; Sat hours as applicable).
• One year direct substance abuse counseling experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CAC certification preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and assessment of inmates.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to inmates.
• Complete clinical documentation per outpatient treatment standards.
• Collaborate with BCC and BCJS staff and care coordinators.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree

CAC certification

Job description

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. seeks a Forensic Counselor to provide screening, assessment, and outpatient services to inmates in the Berks County Jail System. You will deliver individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with BCC and BCJS staff, ensuring standards are met, and contributing to a recovery-oriented, holistic approach within a team-based organization.