Corrections Counselor 5

Corrections Counselor 5

*** This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

The Corrections Counselor 5 supervises at least one Corrections Counselor 4 includes performance evaluations, work performance standards, schedule assignments and review, training and discipline and may also supervise lower-level professional, technical and/or administrative staff as needed. Other duties include providing psychological testing, assessments, treatment planning and implementation, psychotherapy, consultation, psycho-educational classes, research and training. Duties include performing psychological evaluations, to select and administering appropriate psychological tests, interpreting results, and interviewing individuals to determine treatment, programming or placement needs.

Provide psychotherapeutic services utilizing individual and group therapy, biofeedback therapy, relaxation training, substance abuse and pain management counseling. A typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but is subject to change. Extended hours and overtime may be required on short notice in cases of emergency. Up to 50% travel.

Corrections Counselors within the Nevada Department of Corrections provide mental health services to offenders in a correctional setting including interviews, behavioral planning and implementation, consultation, psycho-educational classes, research, and training.

Essential qualifications include a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, or closely related field and four years of postdoctoral experience providing therapy, psychological testing and rehabilitative programs to clients or offenders in a correctional, rehabilitative, clinic or institutional setting, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR a Doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from an accredited school of professional psychology and four years of experience as described above;

OR one year of experience as a Corrections Counselor IV in Nevada State service.

Job duties include interviewing individuals to determine treatment, programming, or placement needs; making behavioral health recommendations; interpreting and integrating data with interview findings and behavioral observations; discussing results with offenders or other authorized individuals; preparing written reports on offenders interviewed which include potential behavioral health needs. Participating as a member of the treatment team in staff meetings; sharing information and analyzing treatment options;

defining, providing, and scheduling appropriate care. Providing counseling services, relaxation training, relationship counseling, substance abuse counseling, and pain management counseling to facilitate recovery and maintain offender in the least restrictive environment possible. Providing crisis intervention by applying appropriate de-escalation techniques and principles in order to relieve the immediate problem; intervening with offenders who may be hostile, aggressive, combative or assaultive;

following established protocol in order to protect offenders, staff, and others who may be at risk; forming a crisis debriefing team of mental health and security professionals and debrief staff involved in emergency situations to alleviate emotional concerns. Consulting and training staff regarding current policies and procedures to comply with statutory and ethical requirements and current scientific developments in areas relevant to agency services.

Participating in planning, developing and coordinating program services to meet the needs of the population served; participating in committees and facility activities in developing policies and procedures; and participating in quality review programs. In a correctional setting, participating on the Unit Management Team to deliver services to offenders within their units. Documenting activities in regular written reports and on charts to comply with legal requirements and maintain…