Empowering Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Peer Support Counselor in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on outreach, engagement and direct client services, drawing on lived experience within mental health and related systems.

The position emphasizes advocacy, mentorship and helping clients move toward recovery across age ranges, with supervision for relevant certifications and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Personal experience as a consumer within child welfare, probation and mental health systems.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in mental health, healthcare or social services preferred.
• First Aid certification from an accredited provider.
• California driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, advocacy and direct services to program clients.
• Serve as a role model, companion, educator and advocate to clients of all ages.
• Support clients toward recovery and meaningful pathways in their life.

Skills

Lived experience

Outreach

Engagement

Communication

Advocacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Peer Support Counselor in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on outreach, engagement and direct client services, drawing on lived experience within mental health and related systems.

The position emphasizes advocacy, mentorship and helping clients move toward recovery across age ranges, with supervision for relevant certifications and ongoing professional development.