Recovery Counselor, On Call

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

CEU opportunities

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Recovery Counselor, On-Call for our Crisis Residential Program in Sacramento. This position provides direct care to meet clients' physical and psychosocial needs, with on-call AM/PM/NOC shifts and about 8 hours per week, in-person.

The role requires a valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and MHRS certification (can be obtained after hire). Depending on education, experience levels vary from high school diploma to master's degrees in mental

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance; driving record must meet policy.
• MHRS certification required (can be obtained after hire).
• Recovery Counselor I: High school diploma plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services.
• Recovery Counselor II: an Associate degree with 6 years; Bachelor’s with 4 years; or Master’s with 2 years in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect interactions under supervision.
• Duties performed by Program Coordinator or designee with some tasks completed independently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Mental Health field

Bachelor’s Degree (Mental Health Field)

Master’s Degree (Mental Health Field)

Tools

MHRS certification

Job description

Job Title: Recovery Counselor, On-Call

Program: Crisis Residential Program

Starting Compensation: 21.02 - 25.22 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Sacramento: Crisis Residential Program (In-Person Position)

Working Hours/Shift: On Call, AM / PM / NOC Shift, 8 hours per week

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)

• Licensing: Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
• Certification: Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification required (can be obtained after hire).
• Recovery Counselor I Education/Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting.
• Recovery Counselor II Requires one of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Associate degree: Plus, six years of experience in the mental health field.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Mental Health Field): Plus, four years of experience in the mental health field.
  • Master’s Degree (Mental Health Field): Plus, two years of experience in the mental health field.

How you will make a difference (job overview)

This position has primary responsibility 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, or designee, in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview

Programs: Voluntary Residential Program for Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Population Served: At-risk Transition-Age Youth (TAY) needing a higher level of care short of psychiatric hospitalization | Capacity: Up to 15 youth Facility & Setting: 24/7 Voluntary Residential Facility Clinical Services: Individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and clinical case management Length of Stay: Extended residential treatment timeline (varies based on individual stabilization, recovery, and housing transition goals) Skills & Transition: Educational guidance, vocational training/support, and housing placement/location assistance Recovery-oriented care, peer support, life skills development, and community connection building

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.