Peer Support Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous time off

Employer-paid benefits

Voluntary benefits

CEU opportunities

Career development

Supervision for BBS hours

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Lancaster, CA seeks a Certified Peer Support Counselor to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy and direct services using lived experience across children, youth, families, and adults. You will support recovery and meaningful life roles within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, personal lived experience in relevant systems, and Peer Support Specialist Certification with CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy and direct services to clients across all ages.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients, supporting recovery and meaningful life roles.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Peer Support Specialist Certification

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 support Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [e-mail]

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.