Corrections Counselor - Sheriff's Office
Job Description
About the Role
Join Weld County Government as a Corrections Counselor - Sheriff's Office in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- educational groups, including cognitive behavioral based programs, to inmates. Provide short term, individual counseling services and case management to inmates. Important duties and responsibilities
- 20% Respond to "Inmate Request Forms" and "Mental Health Referral Forms," per policy. Complete assessment for emergency commitment (M
- house programs and initiate inmate referrals to the community. Provide in
- service training to jail staff.
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Counselor Must hold current license in Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor Required LCSW
- License Clinical Social Worker Licensed Clinical Social Worker Required NCAC
- employment substance screening is required for this position. This position is subject to a pre
- 085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $76.6K - $97K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Weld County Government as a Corrections Counselor - Sheriff's Office.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Corrections Counselor - Sheriff's Office at Weld County Government a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Weld County Government is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Weld County Government lists compensation for this physician position at $77k to $97k annually.
This is approximately 9% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($77k–$97k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Short-Term Counseling, Psycho-educational Groups, Cognitive Behavioral Based Programs, Collaboration, Suicide Assessment, Mental Health Screening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor provides direct, face-to-face counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term support services to individuals in custody, focusing on building rapport, assessing needs, and delivering real-time interventions within the correctional environment. Key duties include facilitating psycho-ed...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid holidays, Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Wellness program, Retirement plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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