Prison classification counselor vs intake counselor

The differences between prison classification counselors and intake counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a prison classification counselor and an intake counselor. Additionally, a prison classification counselor has an average salary of $52,033, which is higher than the $44,574 average annual salary of an intake counselor.

The top three skills for a prison classification counselor include role model, treatment programs and . The most important skills for an intake counselor are social work, patients, and crisis intervention.

Prison classification counselor vs intake counselor overview

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intake Counselor
Yearly salary	$52,033	$44,574
Hourly rate	$25.02	$21.43
Growth rate	10%	12%
Number of jobs	27,559	77,050
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	4	4

Prison classification counselor vs intake counselor salary

Prison classification counselors and intake counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intake Counselor
Average salary	$52,033	$44,574
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $69,000	Between $32,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	Scottsdale, AZ
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	HonorHealth
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between prison classification counselor and intake counselor education

There are a few differences between a prison classification counselor and an intake counselor in terms of educational background:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intake Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	California State University - Long Beach

Prison classification counselor vs intake counselor demographics

Here are the differences between prison classification counselors' and intake counselors' demographics:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intake Counselor
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 25.5% Female, 74.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	15%	15%

Differences between prison classification counselor and intake counselor duties and responsibilities

Prison classification counselor example responsibilities.

Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
Work towards empowering juveniles and their families to support a positive lifestyle by providing strength base intensive intervention and rehabilitation services.
Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

Intake counselor example responsibilities.

Manage assignments of paying medical bills limit in depth that include organizing and researching regulations as pertain to veterans eligibility.
Watch the board of AAA drivers for assign area and making sure all service calls are being complete in time allot.
Interview all incoming beneficiaries in the development of treatment and rehabilitation goal setting.
Recognized/Suggest cross selling opportunities to enhance member experience; promote AAA automotive relate programs.
Complete insurance admission criteria and prior authorizations with insurance companies to assist patients and hospital when admitting patients.
Develop goals for vocational rehabilitation, providing each client multiple realistic objectives; follow through to assess progress.

Prison classification counselor vs intake counselor skills

Common prison classification counselor skills

Role Model, 72%
Treatment Programs, 28%

Common intake counselor skills

Social Work, 21%
Patients, 14%
Crisis Intervention, 10%
Triage, 5%
Community Resources, 5%
Phone Calls, 5%

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