Cognitive Counselor (Community Corrections): P&P District #12 Staunton #P1245
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Virginia Department of Corrections as a Cognitive Counselor – Corrections, $48-74K in United States. Title: Cognitive Counselor (Community Corrections): P&P District #12 Staunton #P1245 State Role Title: Counselor II Hiring Range: $47,721.00 - $73,751.
Key Responsibilities
- provide evidence based cognitive-behavioral programs to address key criminogenic needs of inmates on supervi.
- manage clinical boundaries and documenting inmate treatment progress.
- provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS.
Requirements
- based practices principals and programs. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, role model pro
- release and/or prison; experience delivering evidence based cognitive
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804
- 5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $47.7K - $73.8K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Department of Corrections in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cognitive Counselor (Community Corrections): P&P District #12 Staunton #P1245 at Virginia Information Technologies Agency a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Correctional Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Correctional Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Correctional Counseling position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency 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.
Compensation Analysis
Virginia Information Technologies Agency lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $74k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Staunton, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($48k–$74k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive-Behavioral Programs, Recidivism Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Intervention Techniques, Evidence-Based Practices, Conflict Resolution, Pro-Social Values, Clinical Boundary Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Correctional Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The primary duty is to deliver evidence-based cognitive-behavioral programs aimed at addressing key criminogenic needs for inmates under community supervision. This role supports inmates in becoming law-abiding citizens fully engaged in the legitimate economy to reduce recidivism.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago