Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Charleston, West Virginia

Under general supervision, performs full-performance level work by providing a variety of counseling and psychological services for the inmate population of a correctional facility. Areas of specialization at assigned facility may include vocational counseling, diagnostic testing and evaluation, substance abuse counseling, and/or guidance for inmates on work release. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is full-performance level Correctional Counselor work. The employee works independently in conducting clinical interviews, administering and scoring psychological tests and preparing psychological evaluations. The employee may supervise beginning level counselors and office support staff. The classification determinant at this level is the greater degree of skill in counseling and diagnostic evaluation. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .

IMPORTANT

Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

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Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "

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" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.

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WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page. Conducts clinical interviews, administers and scores psychological tests and prepares psychological evaluations for committed inmates and sixty-day presentence commitments. Counsels inmates to facilitate inmates' treatment and identify disturbed and/or potentially suicidal inmates. Corresponds with circuit courts, review boards, mental health centers, parole officers, attorneys and other agencies to supply information, to consult with specialists or to seek assistance with an inmate's treatment or release. Writes monthly reports on unit's activities and review inmate's progress reports. Attends meetings, training sessions and some workshops. Maintains summaries of counseling sessions and treatment logs. May conduct disposition hearings. May write policy or procedure changes for the unit. May supervise counselors in a correctional facility; may make assignments, monitor counselor's work, train staff and discuss cases with staff and may approve attendance, vacation and sick leave. May assist correctional officers on living unit. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies and procedures. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and philosophies used in corrections. Knowledge of psychometrics. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic counseling. Knowledge of techniques of crisis intervention. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to observe changes in inmate behavior. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to organize the work of subordinates.

Training:

A 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.

Substitution:

None.

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