Peer Counselor

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Job Title:

Peer Counselor

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sun-Thurs 11am-7:30pm

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).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

•  One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.

• Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, and/or recovery from substance abuse

How you will make a difference:

• Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed

• Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients’ needs

• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.

• Help clients understand the community mental health system, as well as their options

• and rights within that system.

• Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians, especially during crisis.

• Assisting social workers with family, placement, and community agency contacts.

• Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.

• Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.

• Providing emotional support for clients

• Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.

• Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.

• Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.

• Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed

• Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.

• Preparing client meals/snacks as needed

• Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program

• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)

• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services

• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling

• Medication evaluation 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.