SOP 107.03-att-1: Behavior Health Counselor On-the-Job Training Checklist

Division:
Unknown
Effective Date:
June 10, 2025
Reference Code:
VB01-0003
Topic Area:
107 Policy-Counseling/Risk Reduction
PowerDMS:
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Length:
360 words

Summary

This is a training checklist form used to document the on-the-job training completion for newly hired Behavior Health Counselors in GDC facilities. The checklist tracks trainee progress through required observations and task completions covering admission processes, classification, grievances, counseling programs, inmate management, reentry procedures, and facility operations. The form is retained in the employee's personnel file upon completion.

Key Topics

  • behavior health counselor training
  • on-the-job training
  • OJT checklist
  • new employee orientation
  • counselor training form
  • ICCT training
  • classification process
  • grievance procedures
  • counseling programs
  • inmate management
  • reentry assessment
  • PREA assessment
  • performance incentive credit

Full Text

SOP 107.03
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BEHAVIOR HEALTH COUNSELOR ON-THE-JOB CHECKLIST Georgia Department of Corrections Behavior Health Counselor on the Job Training Checklist NAME: _______________________________ Facility: _______________________________ Counselor Position: ______________________ Hire Date: ______________________________ Date Completed ICCT Training: _____________ Date Completed OJT Training: ______________ SSPC Assigned: ______________________________ Additional Notes/Comments:

# _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be retained in the employee’s management and personnel files.

SOP 107.03
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06/10/25
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|On the Job Training Task|GDC Policy|Part 1
Date Observed|Part 2
Date Performed/Observed by/
Completed by|
|---|---|---|---|
|Admission & Orientation Process|220.04|||
|Complete Prerequisites for ICCT|Online Counselor
Advisement, Americans
with Disabilities Act,
Offender Grievances|||
|Receive SCRIBE Application Access|See Facility OA|||
|Observe Classification Process|220.03|||
|Accept a Grievance|227.02|||
|Review Library Services Policy|501.01|||
|7-Day Initial/ Residence Plan- (Bring one to
training with you)|219.01 and 107.01|||
|PIC Discussion (Performance Incentive Credit)|214.02|||
|Observe completing a Parole Review Summary|
220.07|||
|Attend Facility Inspection|Take a Pad/Take Notes|||
|Attend Program Group Session|107.05|||

Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be retained in the employee’s management and personnel files.

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|On the Job Training Task|GDC Policy|Part 1
Date Observed|Part 2
Date Performed/Observed by/
Completed by|
|---|---|---|---|
|Complete a WAPR (Bring one to training with
you)|220.03|||
|Complete/Update Emergency Contact
Information|208.03|||
|DR Advocate- Observation only|Observe the process with
behavior health
counselor|||
|Familiarize with Inmate Financials Form|406.19|||
|Familiarize with Telephone Contact Form|227.01|||
|Familiarize with Visitation Form|227.05|||
|Observe Intake Process|Transfer Day at your
facility|||
|Review Interstate Compact Policy|337|||
|Meaningful Contact- (Bring one to training
with you)|219.01, 107.04 and
107.01|||
|Policy Review- Power DMS|See Chief
Counselor/Classification
Sup.|||

Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be retained in the employee’s management and personnel files.

SOP 107.03
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06/10/25
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|On the Job Training Task|GDC Policy|Part 1
Date Observed|Part 2
Date Performed/Observed by/
Completed by|
|---|---|---|---|
|PREA Assessment (Bring one to training with
you)|208.06|||
|Program Implementation Process|107.05|||
|Reentry Assessment Center (RAC)|503.02|||
|Reentry Checklist (Bring one to training with
you)|503.02|||
|Familiarize with Release Procedure Policy|503.02 and 222.07|||
|Observe a Scheduling/Call-Out for JII|Observe process with Sr.
Counselor or Chief
Counselor|||
|Familiarize with TOPPSTEP|503.02|||
|Visit Admin/Seg/TIER (if at your facility)|209.06, 209.07, 209.08,
and 209.09|||

Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be retained in the employee’s management and personnel files.

Attachments (3)

  1. Behavior Health Counselor On-the-Job Training Checklist (360 words)
  2. Program Delivery Agreement (230 words)
  3. Staff Development/Counseling Services - SOP Update Signature Sheet (91 words)
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