Recovery Counselor

About the Role

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.

Working Location & Schedule

Location: Fresno, CA

Schedule: No set schedule. On Call as needed based on applicant availability. Shifts available: AM 6:00am to 2:30pm, PM 2:00pm to 10:30pm, and NOC 10:00pm to 6:30am.

What You Bring

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET) required. Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
• Experience: Six (6) months of direct care experience in a mental health setting preferred. (A non-professional, consumer-directed internship may be substituted.)
• Certifications & Licensure: Valid CPR, First Aid, and ProAct certifications required within 30 days of employment. Valid California Driver's License and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria preferred.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming and other activities or nursing activities.
• Monitors client's attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
• Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
• Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Accurate documents in writing each client's attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.
• Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation matching your skills and experience.
• Generous time off with 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.

Program Overview

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
• Medication evaluation and support services