Riverside Regional Jail

Therapeutic Community Counselor/Cognitive Counselor

Prince George, VA (On-site)

The Riverside Regional Jail is actively seeking a full time TC Counselor/Cognitive Counselor to provide in-house services to inmates. Responsibilities include: planning, developing, and implementing programs and activities appropriate for the assigned population. Ensures treatment techniques and activities utilized are appropriate and consistent with contemporary standards. Ensures comprehensive services are available to inmates which meet a range of treatment needs. Completes necessary assessments on program participants. Schedules daily activities of the substance abuse program, including group and individual counseling also provides support and behavioral groups as needed for general population inmates. Able to provide one-on-one counseling relating to the concepts. Have some knowledge of the 12-step model of Addiction. Able to develop a treatment plan. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University with a CSAC, CADC, or CAADC certification preferred, or a Certified Peer Recovery. Prefer some course work in the human service field and some advanced course work in substance abuse treatment or current education/training in substance abuse treatment or willing to work towards obtainment of CSAC (Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Certification). Also, would prefer someone with experience working in a corrections environment If not certified must be eligible for Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Certification (CSAC). Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact with individuals from different educational and cultural backgrounds. Full-Time: $55,894 – $82,100 Close Date: Open Until Filled To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600. Riverside Regional Jail ATTN: Human Resources Office 500 FOLAR Trail N. Prince George, VA 23860 Phone: (804) 524-6600 Fax: (804) 524-6659 Apply Now Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer December 18, 2025 Previous post Next post