Peer Support Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Generous time off

Paid CEU opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Counselor to use your lived experience to engage clients and support recovery across ages. The role offers a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, with starting pay of $20.52–$22.03 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will provide outreach, advocacy, and direct services, serving as a role model while engaging in paid CEU opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have personal lived experience in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification: completion within one year preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, and direct services to clients across ages.
• Offer support, advocacy, and education while serving as a role model.
• Utilize lived experience to promote recovery and re-integration.

Skills

Lived experience

Outreach & engagement

Advocacy

Direct client support

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 CounselorDivision/Program:Star View Teammates - Early Psychosis InterventionStarting Compensation:20.52 - 22.03 USD Per HourWorking Location:Lancaster, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Mon - Fri: 40 hours, flexible scheduleWhy 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 dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG :EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) requiredExperience: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 LicenseHow 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 ServicesPopulation Served: Children, Youth, Adults, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse | Capacity: 40,000+ individuals served annually across ~60 program sites statewideFacility & 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 interventionsLength 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 support Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resourcesLearn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]