Overnight Peer Support Counselor — Crisis Stabilization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

CEU opportunities

On-the-job training

BBS supervision

Career development

Paid time off

Employee recognition

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Peer Support Counselor for the overnight shift in Irvine, CA. You will use lived experience to engage clients, provide recovery-oriented support, and advocate for individualized care.

The role offers a compensatory package with employer-paid benefits and opportunities for paid CEUs, supervision hours for AMFT/ACSW/APCC where applicable, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience as a consumer in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET).
• 1 year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services (preferred in mental health/social services).
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred or ability to complete within one year.
• Valid California Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Agency driver eligibility as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services to clients using lived experience.
• Support clients toward recovery and a meaningful life, beyond illness.

Skills

Lived experience

1 year experience

Driver's license

First Aid

Medi-Cal certification

On-the-job communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred

Job description

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Peer Support Counselor for the overnight shift in Irvine, CA. You will use lived experience to engage clients, provide recovery-oriented support, and advocate for individualized care.

The role offers a compensatory package with employer-paid benefits and opportunities for paid CEUs, supervision hours for AMFT/ACSW/APCC where applicable, and ongoing professional growth.