Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Counselor

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Job Title:

Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Division/Program:

Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center

Starting Compensation:

18.00 - 21.50 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Victorville, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Why 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 & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health

Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).

Core Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.

How you will make a difference:

Responsible for helping residents meet service and resource needs including housing, vocational/educational services, transportation and other social support services.

Division/Program Overview :

Program: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours

Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.

Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting

Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

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