Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 58,799,000 - 63,124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid CEU opportunities

Professional supervision for certain B

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks a Certified Peer Support Counselor in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and direct services using lived experience to support clients across ages, including children and families.

You will act as a role model, advocate, and educator helping clients move toward recovery. The position offers an On-site schedule with a 40-hour work week (Mon–Fri) and flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Personal experience as a consumer in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred; completion within 1 year of employment.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients using lived experience.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates across age ranges.
• Support clients toward recovery and meaningful life roles separate from illness.

Skills

Lived experience

Advocacy

Outreach

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:Certified Peer Support CounselorDivision/Program:Star View Teammates - Early Psychosis InterventionStarting Compensation:20.52 - 22.03 USD Per HourWorking Location:Torrance, 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]