Sex Offender Counselor
Listed compensation
$25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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 both 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
Sex Offender Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 13,476 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k | Counselor median $67k (middle half $53k–$81k)241 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in New Mexico | 151 active | 13,600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 42% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 Counseling — ranked against 13,476 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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