Counselor, Peer Support

Stars Behavioral Health Group; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Voluntary benefits

CEU opportunities

Career development

BBS supervision for AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in California seeks a Peer Support Counselor to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy and direct services to TAY Crisis Residential clients. You will use your lived experience to support recovery and help clients find meaningful roles in their lives.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year of relevant experience, a valid California driver’s license, and First Aid certification (or obtained on hire).

Qualifications

• Personal Lived Experience: Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Professional Experience: One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).
• Certifications & Licensure: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).
• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medi-Cal 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: San Bernardino: TAY Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 18.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: San Bernardino, CA Working Hours/Shift: Sunday & Monday, Thursday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 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):

• Experience & Background: Personal Lived Experience: Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Professional Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).
• Certifications & Licensure: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).
• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria

How you will make a difference:

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:

• Program: The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility.
• Population Served: Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis.
• Facility & Setting: short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7 Program
• Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention
• Length of Stay: short-term
• Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community
• Skills & Services: Daily exercise and health/wellness education

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.