CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR 5
Salary
$95,630.40 - $144,510.48 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03200
Department
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
44
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, NV
Job Summary
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 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.
Essential Qualifications
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
Interview individuals to determine treatment, programming, or placement needs; make behavioral health recommendations; interpret and integrate data with interview findings and behavioral observations; discuss results with offenders or other authorized individuals; prepare written reports on offenders interviewed which include potential behavioral health needs.
Participate as a member of the treatment team in staff meetings; share information and analyze treatment options; define, provide, and schedule appropriate care.
Provide 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.
Provide crisis intervention by applying appropriate de-escalation techniques and principles in order to relieve the immediate problem; intervene with offenders who may be hostile, aggressive, combative or assaultive; follow established protocol in order to protect offenders, staff, and others who may be at risk; form a crisis debriefing team of mental health and security professionals and debrief staff involved in emergency situations to alleviate emotional concerns.
Consult and train staff regarding current policies and procedures to comply with statutory and ethical requirements and current scientific developments in areas relevant to agency services.
Participate in planning, developing and coordinating program services to meet the needs of the population served; participate in committees and facility activities in developing policies and procedures; and participate in quality review programs. In a correctional setting, participate on the Unit Management Team to deliver services to offenders within their units.
Document activities in regular written reports and on charts to comply with legal requirements and maintain adequate records; prepare information and documentation necessary for billing and recommend third party payments as appropriate.
Conduct research and evaluation studies, for data collection and statistical purposes, to enhance services provided which may include interviews, offender characteristics, prediction of positive treatment outcomes, or prediction of recidivism or violence of an individual offender.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Incumbents provide mental health services described in the series concept and, in addition, are responsible for a mental health services program. Incumbents supervise at least one Corrections Counselor IV to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline and may also supervise lower-level professional, technical, and/or administrative staff as needed. Positions at this level typically report to a Medical Director, Mental Health Director, Correctional Programs Administrator, or other higher-level administrator, and work is assigned through agency goals and objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: State and federal regulations for mental health, developmental disabilities, rehabilitation, or correctional populations; principles and practices of supervision; management principles and practices sufficient to plan, organize, delegate, oversee and evaluate the work of doctoral level and other professional staff and support personnel; general medical conditions which affect mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Ability to: participate in management team meetings as requested by the Mental Health Director, Correctional Programs Administrator, Clinical Program Manager or other administrator; resolve programmatic issues resulting from conflicting policies or regulations; establish goals and objectives for the unit or department; develop budgets, work plans, performance indicators, and administrative reports; communicate complex ideas and resolve problems interdepartmentally; provide training to lower level professionals; develop appropriate interventions and goals.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
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January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
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