Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group · Victorville, CA · 1 mo ago

OTHRFull-time

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.

About the role

The Peer Support Counselor uses their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates, helping clients move toward recovery and create meaningful roles in their lives separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview

The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include:

24/7 Program
Therapeutic and mental health services
Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Medication evaluation and support services
Daily exercise and health/wellness education
Crisis intervention

Qualifications

Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).

Certifications & Licensure

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).
Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.
Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.

Pay

Starting compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 USD per hour.

Schedule

Friday - Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Benefits

Competitive compensation matching your skills and experience.
Generous time off, including ample vacation and holiday pay.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
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).
A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For additional information: mlawrence@starsinc.com