Cognitive Counselor: Lunenburg Correctional Center

Title: Cognitive Counselor:
Lunenburg Correctional Center #00465

State Role

Title:

Counselor II

Hiring Range: $47,721.00 - $73,751.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Lunenburg Correctional Center

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the institution’s approach to inmate reentry and cognitive community based on principles of evidence‑based practices. Operations, programs, and services are founded on the well‑established, contemporary body of evidence‑based practices for inmate management that complement traditional security tools and incorporate the following: effective communication; identifying inmate criminal risks and treatment needs; motivating inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives and sanctions;

and providing programs/services to address criminogenic needs. Also responsible for monitoring, tracking, and managing housing assignments; job assignments; progress; programmatic activities and review of inmates participating in the Diversionary Treatment Program, which have been classified as seriously mentally ill, Shared Allied Management and/or Restrictive Housing.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work or rehabilitative counseling, and of casework and treatment methods including motivational interviewing and various intervention techniques. Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and role model pro‑social values and responsible behavior. Demonstrated ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries, and to co‑lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress.

Work experience with inmates in reentry, pre‑release and/or cognitive community settings. Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.