Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks a Certified Peer Support Counselor in Lancaster, CA. The role centers on using lived experience to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy and direct services to clients across ages; you will act as a role model, educator and advocate within a multidisciplinary team.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma and peer support certification; California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Lived experience and knowledge of the mental health, judicial and/or social service systems to support clients.
• Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, support and direct services to program clients.
• Offer advocacy and guidance to clients in recovery and reintegration.
• Collaborate within the team to promote trauma-informed care and community resources.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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:

Certified Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Community Services - Early Psychosis Intervention

Starting Compensation:

20.52 - 22.03 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Lancaster, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon - Fri: 40 hours, flexible schedule

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 :

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

Experience:

• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.

License or Certification:

• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License

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:

• Programs: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services
• Population Served: Children, Youth, Adults, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse | Capacity: 40,000+ individuals served annually across ~60 program sites statewide
• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites (~60 locations across California, including outpatient, residential, and community-based settings)
• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, and substance abuse interventions
• Length of Stay: Varies by specific program track and setting (ranging from acute/short-term to ongoing outpatient support)
• Skills & Transition: Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration supportFamily support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources

Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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