Mental Health Recovery Counselor

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:Recovery CounselorDivision/Program:LA County USC Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley StarStarting Compensation:21.00-22.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Los Angeles, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Friday and Saturday 3pm-11:30pmWhy 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 dedicationWhat You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):Education & ExperienceRequired: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).Required: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).Licenses & CertificationsRequired: Valid California Driver's License.Preferred: Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).Required within 90 days of hire: ServSafe Food Handler Certification.Required within 90 days of hire: First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross).How you will make a difference (Job Overview):The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.Division/Program Overview:16-bed facilitiesDesigned for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Stars Behavioral Health Group