Corrections Counselor

Job overview

The Corrections Counselor role is onsite in Jacksonville, FL, and is listed as full-time. Pay is $35,000–$39,000 per year. Community Rehabilitation Center provides mental health and wellness services, and this position supports its secure Matrix House in-jail treatment program. The counselor provides individualized and group support, crisis intervention, and coordinated aftercare for clients with substance abuse or dependency issues. The role contributes to personalized treatment through documentation, collaboration with correctional and community partners, and discharge planning.

What you'll do

• Manage assigned caseloads
• provide individual, group, and crisis counseling
• maintain compliant documentation
• collaborate with the Therapeutic Community team and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office personnel
• participate in discharge planning and aftercare coordination
• maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corrections counselor

full-time

jacksonville fl

community rehabilitation center

behavioral health

substance abuse treatment

individual counseling

group counseling

crisis intervention

aftercare coordination

$35k–$39k/year

bachelor's degree

florida driver's license

therapeutic community

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or human services and at least two years of relevant experience. Addictions or criminal justice certification is preferred; a valid Florida driver’s license and eligibility for Level 2 DCF background screening are required.

About the employer

Community Rehabilitation Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.