Certified Peer Support Counselor
$41.6k - $43.68kFull-time
Stars Behavioral Health Group
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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 Support CounselorDivision/Program:
Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment - Valley StarStarting Compensation:
20.00 - 21.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Downey, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday 8am to 4:30pmWhy Join Our Team?
- 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).
Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) required.
- Lived Experience: Personal experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems required.
- Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience providing non-professional, consumer-directed services in a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting preferred.
Certifications & Compliance:
- First Aid Certification: Valid certification from an accredited provider (e.g., American Red Cross).
- Driver’s License: Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company policy eligibility.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification: Must successfully complete certification within one year of employment.
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:
Facility & Setting:
- 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
- 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.
Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.
Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.
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