Certified Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid CEU opportunities

Career development programs

BBS supervision hours

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services to clients across age groups, drawing on lived experience to support recovery. You will act as a relatable guide and advocate, helping clients move toward stable, meaningful lives.

The role offers a Sunday-Thursday 10:00am–6:30pm schedule and a starting pay of $20.00–$21.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package, paid CEU opportunities, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience as a consumer within child welfare, probation, or mental health systems required.
• One year of full-time experience in mental health, healthcare, or social services setting preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification must be completed within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients using their lived experience.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to clients.
• Support clients in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in life, separate from illness.
• Assist with locating permanent housing and transition support.

Skills

Lived Experience

Peer Support

Advocacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

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:

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment - Star View

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sylmar, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:30pm

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):

• 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.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [e-mail]

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.