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Job Title:
Mental Health Peer Support Counselor - OvernightDivision/Program:
Yucca Valley: Morongo Basin Crisis Walk In CenterStarting Compensation:
18.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Yucca Valley, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AMWhy Join Our Team?
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.
Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred, or successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
How you will make a difference:
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview:
The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention
All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
mlawrence@starsinc.comeIn 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.