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Certified Peer Support CounselorStars Behavioral Health Group • Los Angeles, California, USA
Certified Peer Support Counselor

Certified Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Los Angeles, California, USA
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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 Counsleor ( Personal Lived Experience Required )

Division / Program :

Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment- Star View

Starting Compensation :

21.00 -22.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location : Sylmar CA

Working Hours / Shift :

Monday- Friday 8am-4 : 30pm

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) :

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED HiSET etc.) required
  • Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare probation or mental health systems
  • One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional consumer directed services in a mental health health care or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification : successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required / preferred).
  • Must possess a valid CA drivers license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
  • First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

    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 :

  • 16-bed facilities
  • Designed 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 :

    In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 18.06 - 25.29. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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