Peer Support Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Paid CEUs

BBS supervision

Employee recognition

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services to program clients.

You will draw on lived experience within mental health or related systems; the role involves supporting Transitional Age Youth and other clients, coordinating with CRT program staff, and participating in on-the-job training and CEU opportunities.

This shift-based position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Self-identified lived experience in the 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 mental health, healthcare, or social services.
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred or the ability to complete within one year.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a record per policy.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider or obtained on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services using lived experience to program clients.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates for clients.
• Support clients in recovery and transitioning back to community.

Skills

Lived Experience

Outreach

Advocacy

Engagement

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:Peer Support CounselorDivision/Program:San Bernardino: TAY Crisis Residential TreatmentStarting Compensation:18.00 - 21.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:San Bernardino, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Sunday - Monday and Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PMWhy 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 (Qualifications):Experience & Background:Personal Lived Experience: Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).Professional Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).Certifications & Licensure:Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.Meet agency driver eligibility criteriaHow 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:Program: The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.Population Served: Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisisFacility & Setting: short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7 ProgramClinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis interventionLength of Stay: short-termSkills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to communitySkills & Services: Daily exercise and health/wellness educationLearn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]