On-Call Peer Support Counselor — Crisis Care Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Generous time off

CEU opportunities

Supervision for BBS hours

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking an On-call Peer Support Counselor in Victorville, CA to provide outreach, engagement and direct services. The role leverages lived experience to support clients and guide them toward recovery, adulthood, and meaningful roles beyond illness.

Responsibilities include advocacy, education and connecting clients with resources, while participating in a supportive CRT program that runs 24/7. Overnight shifts offered with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in relevant settings.
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred or ability to complete within 1 year.
• California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider or obtained on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy and direct services to program clients.
• Utilize lived experience and knowledge of system to assist clients in recovery and reintegration.
• Serve as role models, educators and advocates for clients across age ranges.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred

Job description

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking an On-call Peer Support Counselor in Victorville, CA to provide outreach, engagement and direct services. The role leverages lived experience to support clients and guide them toward recovery, adulthood, and meaningful roles beyond illness.

Responsibilities include advocacy, education and connecting clients with resources, while participating in a supportive CRT program that runs 24/7. Overnight shifts offered with competitive compensation.