Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.Job Title:Recovery CounselorDivision/Program:MLK Crisis Residential Treatment VSStarting Compensation:21.00 - 22.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Los Angeles, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Sun - Thurs from 7 AM - 3:30 PMWhy Join Our Team?Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.Professional Growth Opportunities:On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.Career development programs designed to help you grow.A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.SERV Safe Food Handler Certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained within 90 days of employment.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. 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.