Certified Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Paid CEU opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks a Peer Support Counselor in Downey, CA, to use lived experience to engage clients, provide outreach and advocacy, and deliver direct services. This role supports adults and youth in crisis services, helping individuals move toward recovery within a compassionate, client-centered team.

Salary starts at $20–$21 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package, paid CEUs, and flexible growth opportunities through supervision and professional development.

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 year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health or social services setting preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification: complete within one year of employment (required / preferred).
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets policy.

Responsibilities

• Using lived experience to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy and direct services to program clients.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to clients.
• Support clients in moving toward recovery and finding a meaningful role in life.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support experience

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CA driver's license

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:

Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment - Valley Star

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Downey, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday 8am to 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 driver's 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 : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

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