Recovery Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is hiring a Recovery Counselor in Orange, CA. The role supports adults in crisis within a short-term residential program, delivering direct care and facilitating activities to promote recovery. The position follows a Tue–Sat schedule (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Advantages include paid CEU opportunities, career development, and supervision for BBS hours where applicable. A CA driver license is required; CNA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of 15 semester units in psychology or related behavioral sciences.
• Six months of full-time experience in mental health, healthcare, or social services.
• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record (Class B preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet clients' physical and psychosocial needs under supervision.
• Encourage self-help skills and socialization; support group activities.
• Transport clients in facility vehicles as directed by supervisor.
• Lead large and small activity groups and outings under supervision.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Direct client support

Education

15 semester units in psychology/sociology or related field

6 months of full-time mental health experience

Valid CA Driver’s License

CNA certification (plus)

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 Counselor

Division/Program:

Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central

Starting Compensation:

18.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Orange, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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 (Qualifications):

Education & Experience | Must meet one of the following:

• Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
• Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus (optional).
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria

Core Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.

How you will make a difference:

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. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independent but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.

Division/Program Overview :

Program: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility.

Population Served: Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.

Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7 Program

Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention

Length of Stay: Short-term

Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community

Skills & Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Daily exercise and health/wellness education

Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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