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Management and Training
Chaparral, New Mexico

Sex Offender Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pay Rate: $ 25 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7am-3pm, no weekends

Benefits Include

  • Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement account
  • Long and short-term disability
  • PTO and 11 paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program

Lead with Compassion in a Unique Setting - Take on a rewarding role at the Otero County Prison Facility in Chaparral, New Mexico. We are seeking professionals who thrive in diverse environments and are committed to delivering high-quality care to underserved populations. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in correctional counseling, we want you on our team!

What you'll do: You'll report to the Program Director / Lead Therapist.

Responsible for conducting assessments and providing treatment, i. e., classroom work, assigning homework, group therapy and individual therapy to sex offenders in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Essential Functions

  • Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments using the approved assessment tool to include psychological tests, clinical interviews and other techniques designed to define treatment goals and strategies for inmates.
  • Design a specific treatment plan for inmates, based on their specific needs, risk factors and current assessment, incorporating learning objectives and objective standards from the sex offender treatment curriculum.
  • Conduct group counseling and individual counseling as appropriate based on treatment goals outlined during the initial assessment.
  • Demonstrate to others the rationale for interventions provided and key decisions made throughout the course of treatment.
  • Regularly evaluate inmates’ progress and complete a monthly progress report.
  • Provide recommendations for successful completion of the program.
  • Design a post-treatment plan with inmates to prepare for release and reintegration into the community.
  • Complete a Treatment Summary prior to the inmates’ release.
  • Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
  • Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or related field and, at minimum, a New Mexico Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC – active or temporary), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) licensure required. License-eligible and new graduate candidates considered. Valid driver's license in the state of New Mexico or the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.

MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.

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Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and designing individualized treatment plans for inmates. They will facilitate group and individual therapy sessions while monitoring progress and preparing inmates for community reintegration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and possess an active or temporary New Mexico license such as LMHC, LMSW, or LAMFT. A valid driver's license and the ability to work in a correctional environment are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentTreatment planningClinical interviewingCrisis interventionCase managementBehavioral modelingDocumentationRisk assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sex Offender Counselor at Management and Training a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 693 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Management and Training ranks #17 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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  • No weekends

Living in Chaparral

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$241k
Median resident rent
$853/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Account
Long and Short-Term Disability
PTO