Stars

Part Time Youth Counselor

Bakersfield, CA USA Part time

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:

Part-Time Youth Counselor (NOC/Overnight)

Division/Program:

Kern PHF 24/7 Inpatient

Starting Compensation:

21.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Saturday and Sunday NOC 6PM-630AM

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:
 

Youth Counselor I

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have one year of experience with children or adults with serious mental health needs. Inpatient experience is preferred.
     

Youth Counselor II / Youth Counselor IV

  • High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) plus three years of experience with children/adults with serious mental health needs; OR
  • An Associate's degree plus one year of experience; OR
  • A Bachelor's degree plus six months of experience.

​Note: Inpatient experience with children/adolescents is preferred. Final pay is based on the Youth Counselor level the applicant qualifies for.

    How you will make a difference:

    • Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
    • Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, positive behaviors, social interactions with peers, and planned group activities.
    • Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
    • Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
    • Perform documentation that records adolescents’ daily activities and behaviors.
    • Attend and participate in shift rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled

    Division/Program Overview:

    • 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
    • 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
    • Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
    • Available for contracting Central Valley counties
    • Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

    For Additional Information:

    cencaljobs@starsin.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.