Top 19 Correctional counselor Jobs in Virginia

Probation Counselor I
Fairfax County Government —Fairfax, VA
- $60,894.29 - $106,565.06 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
Correctional Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
CBH Medical —Alberta, VA
- $36 - $38 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Probation Counselor II
Fairfax County Government —Fairfax, VA
- $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Current TB test
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
Casework Counselor: Caroline Correctional Unit #HCC02031
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Hanover, VA
- $49,391 - $71,353 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
12d
Casework Counselor: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00256
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Goochland, VA
- $49,391 - $71,353 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
2d
Cognitive Counselor: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00465
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Lunenburg, VA
- $49,391 - $76,332 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
2d
Jail Based Therapist
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board —Hampton, VA
- From $55,549 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Clinician I: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women - #00603
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Virginia
- $64,826 - $90,758 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Loan repayment program
Intensive Supervision Counselor I -FT
Tidewater Youth Services Commission —Portsmouth, VA
- $41,841 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Mental Health Clinician I: Nottoway Correctional Center - #00497
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Nottoway Court House, VA
- $64,826 - $90,758 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Loan repayment program
Weekend Counselor
Tidewater Youth Services Commission —Portsmouth, VA
- $20 an hour
- Weekends only
- Travel
- In-person
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
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Youth Counselor BFOQ: Male
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $50,649 - $59,513 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
13d
Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager Clinician (Corrections)
Pittsylvania County, Virginia —Chatham, VA
- Online Application
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Casework Counselor: Sussex State Prison Complex #00116
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Sussex, VA
- $49,391 - $71,353 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Casework Counselor: State Farm Correctional Center - #00020
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Goochland, VA
- $49,391 - $71,353 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
5d
Relief Counselor
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Healthy Minds Clinician
Western Virginia Regional Jail —Salem, VA
- From $55,548 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d

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Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Corrections
VyTalent Solutions —Chillicothe, OH
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$26.79 - $28.13 an hour
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Behavioral Healthcare Provider 2 (LISW/LPCC/IMFT)- 20024977
State of Ohio - Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center —Orient, OH
Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
$76,000 a year

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Probation Counselor I

Fairfax County Government -
Fairfax, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,894.29 - $106,565.06 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Correctional restraint procedures

Full Job Description

Salary

$60,894.29 - $106,565.06 Annually

Location

JUVENILE DETENTION CTR, 10650 PAGE AVE, FAIRFAX (FJ25), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01288

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S21

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Responsible for direct care of a majority male resident population, providing security and controlling the Juvenile Detention Center. Including monitoring the residents living units, security desk and court holding during designated shift. Provides in-depth counseling to detainees on such diverse topics as substance abuse, crisis intervention, mental health and conflict resolution. Conducts group and individual sessions with detainees to help ease their adjustment anxieties. Utilizes physical crisis intervention as needed to bodily control disruptive or aggressive residents.

Supervises residents during unit activities, health, recreation and in the school program. Performs security checks, wake-up and bedtime procedures, showering and hygiene functions, and unit housekeeping. Writes behavioral observations and disciplinary reports. Provides orientation of residents to the program.

This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple full-time Probation Counselor I vacancies.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Residential Services

Positions located in a residential facility supervise and direct house routines and therapeutic programs;

Ensures that residents maintain behavioral norms;

Maintains communication with a resident's probation counselor, school representative, employer, family, and significant others;

Coordinates and implements a residential program area (e.g., recreational, educational, or employment activities);

Coordinates and transports detainees between the courts, the residential detention facility or other various facilities;

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Driver's License (Required at the time of application)
Medication Management (Required within 6 months)
CPR/First Aid (Required within 30 days)
Handle With Care (Required within 30 days)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations, and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
- Criminal Background Investigation
- Child Protective Services
- Driving Record Check
- Pre-employment Medical Evaluation
- Tuberculosis Test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Prior experience working in a secure facility or a residential setting for
juveniles.
Must be able to work in the day (7am-3pm), evenings (3pm-11pm), overnights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather and/or emergencies.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must be able to physically restrain acting out residents and is required to lift to 50 pounds.
This position requires walking, standing for long periods of time, periodic running, visual and auditory acuity and the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment and other electronic equipment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01288

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correctional counselor jobs in virginia

Probation Counselor I

Correctional Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Probation Counselor II

Casework Counselor: Caroline Correctional Unit #HCC02031

Casework Counselor: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #00256

Cognitive Counselor: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00465

Jail Based Therapist

Mental Health Clinician I: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women - #00603

Intensive Supervision Counselor I -FT

Mental Health Clinician I: Nottoway Correctional Center - #00497

Weekend Counselor

Youth Counselor BFOQ: Male

Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager Clinician (Corrections)

Casework Counselor: Sussex State Prison Complex #00116

Casework Counselor: State Farm Correctional Center - #00020

Relief Counselor

Healthy Minds Clinician

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