Correctional Counselor
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Social Work
Mental Health, Psychology
Correctional Counselor
This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $78,416.00 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increase- June 2026 – 4.93% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)
- June 2027 – 4.43% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)
Additional pay incentive:
Correctional Counselors assigned to institutional work locations earn 5% above the regular base rate.
Correctional Counselor is a professional journey-level position that works within the Sheriff's Office, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), and Probation Department. A Correctional Counselor performs a wide variety of casework assignments related to psycho-social, educational, vocational, and wellness. Counselors provide case management and facilitate groups. Work primarily takes place in detention facilities with restricted access.
Hiring Process and TimelineShortly after the interviews.
Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Experience in performing correctional counseling to incarcerated individuals in a locked detention or correctional facility is highly desirable.
The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the Correctional Counselor job classification page.
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