Mental Health Counselor

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Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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: LA County USC Crisis Residential Treatment - Valley Star Starting Compensation: $21.00-22.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Los Angeles, CA Working Hours/Shift: Friday and Saturday 3pm-11:30pm

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).

What 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 drivers 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. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview:

16-bed facilities Designed 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: samlopez@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 18.06 - 25.29. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.