Professional Counselor at the State of Connecticut (Accepting app...
State of Connecticut - DOC - Suffield, Connecticut, us, 06078
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State of Connecticut - DOC Location:
Suffield, CT Employment Type:
Full Time Date Posted:
07/17/2025 Expire Date:
08/17/2025 Salary:
50-75 Job Categories:
Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician Job Description Professional Counselor at the State of Connecticut (Accepting applications through 7/29/25) Location: Suffield, CT Date Opened: 7/15/2025 12:00:00 PM Salary: $86,261* - $116,571/year *New state employees start at minimum Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 7/29/2025 11:59:00 PM Are you a passionate counseling professional dedicated to supporting others? The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, seeks a licensed Professional Counselor for MacDougall Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, CT. Position Highlights: Full-time, second shift (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with weekend & holiday rotation. This is a hazardous duty position; training will be provided. What We Offer: Industry-leading health benefits including medical and dental coverage. Extensive pension and retirement options, including hazardous duty retirement. Paid time off, including 13 holidays annually. Professional growth and paid development opportunities. A work culture promoting work-life balance. Your Role: Provide clinical and case management services, including intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, and case management, within a multidisciplinary team. Additional opportunities include discharge planning and research-driven programming. Our Mission: To lead in progressive correctional practices and re-entry initiatives, ensuring safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders. Qualifications & Requirements: Licensure as a professional counselor in Connecticut. Preferred Qualifications: Correctional or forensic behavioral health experience. Crisis intervention experience. Behavior management experience. Experience with psychotherapy and criminal justice involved adults. Contact Information
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