Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Paid CEU opportunities

Generous vacation & holiday pay

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Recovery Counselor in Los Angeles, CA. The role supports adults with mental health challenges, providing direct care, safety supervision, and daily living assistance in a 16-bed facility. You’ll drive clients when needed and maintain a calm, therapeutic milieu.

Starting pay ranges from $19 to $22 per hour with Tue-Sat, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm shifts. Benefits include employer-paid coverage and paid CEU opportunities, plus extensive training and supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus 1 year experience in a program serving persons with mental disabilities or 20 hours training within 1 year.
• Nurse’s Assistant certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain driving record per policy.
• First Aid certification from a qualified provider or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• SERV Safe Food Handler certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet physical and psychosocial needs of clients.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and facilities kept clean and safe.
• Assist with laundry, cleaning and incidental tasks as needed.
• Drive clients in company vehicle as requested and added to Approved Driver list.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and a therapeutic environment for clients, visitors and staff.
• Screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory client property.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and control center access as required.
• Respond to fires and emergencies and conduct safety checks of center grounds.

Skills

CA driver's license

First Aid

SERV Safe Food Handler

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse’s Assistant certification (Preferred)

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:Recovery CounselorDivision/Program:MLK/Mark Ridley Behavioral HealthStarting Compensation:19.00 - 22.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Los Angeles, CA, 90059Working Hours/Shift:Tues-Sat 3 pm to 11:30 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):High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (Preferred)Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.SERV Safe Food Handler Certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained within 90 days of employment.How you will make a difference (Job Overview):The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. This position is also required to be added to the Approved Driver list and drive clients in the company vehicle as requested. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. This position may be asked to screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property. This position may also be asked to monitor surveillance equipment. This position may also be asked to control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds, and respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.Division/Program Overview:16-bed facilitiesDesigned for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]