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Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Full-time
On-site
Fresno, California, United States
$20 - $20 USD hourly
Direct Services & Support

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Job Title:

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Adult FSP (Outpatient/Community based)

Starting Compensation:

20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA (Outpatient/Community Based)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday 8AM -5PM

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: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
  • Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems is required
  • (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in amental health, health care, or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities preferred.
  • Valid California Driver’s License required

How you will make a difference: 

  • Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients, incorporating identified practices into services. Helps clients formulate problem-solving plans.
  • Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients and/or family members.
  • Helps clients navigate peer support, wellness services, and navigation supports within the behavioral health system of care, other health systems, and community supports.
  • Links clients to various resources, including housing, food, education/vocation, recreation, spirituality, mentors, mental and physical health, and social, as deemed appropriate in partnership with the team.
  • Encourages clients’ interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
  • Advocates on behalf of clients and promote self-advocacy.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Outpatient community-based program
  • Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
  • Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
  • Individual and family Counseling
  • Medication management and support services

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

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.