Stars Behavioral Health Group
Peer Support Counselor
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Job Description
- Req#: JR-10050
- Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package :
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities :
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems
One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred
Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment preferred.
Valid California Driver's License
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
Walk-in’s welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Peer and Family Advocate/Peer Support CounselorDivision/Program:
High Desert - Behavioral Health Urgent Care CenterStarting Compensation:
17.71 - 18.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Lancaster, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Tuesday 10:00AM to 6:30PM Wednesday 10:00AM to 6:30PM Saturday 10:00AM to 6:30PMWhy Join Our Team?
Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG (qualifications) :
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview:
Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
Jerevilla@starsinc.com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 18.06 - 25.29. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
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