CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR V
About The Position
Corrections Counselors within in 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. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. Corrections Counselors within in 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. This position is located at High Desert State Prison (HDSP), in Indian Springs, Nevada. This position reports to Correction Counselor V and, under general directions, incumbents perform advanced clinical and programmatic work. Using current guidelines, practices and Work Performance Standards, incumbents observe for mental illness symptoms, developmental or learning disabilities and other related disorders; conduct evaluations and assessments as needed; develop, implement and manage specialized clinical and correctional programs and services; provide oral and written court testimony as a witness regarding the degree of disability and credibility of offenders and evaluate findings. Responsibilities may include providing administrative supervision of lower-level Corrections Counselors, professional, technical, and/or administrative staff as needed.
Responsibilities
- train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
- assign and review work
- initiate disciplinary action
- observe for mental illness symptoms, developmental or learning disabilities and other related disorders
- conduct evaluations and assessments as needed
- develop, implement and manage specialized clinical and correctional programs and services
- provide oral and written court testimony as a witness regarding the degree of disability and credibility of offenders and evaluate findings
- providing administrative supervision of lower-level Corrections Counselors, professional, technical, and/or administrative staff as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
