Stars

Peer Partner Counselor

Fresno, CA USA Full 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:

Peer Partner Counselor

Division/Program:

TAY FSP

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 24.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Community-based in Fresno County

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

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 required (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in a
  • mental 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 client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
  • Collaborates with Treatment Team members on the development of plans of care and safety plans.
  • Provides direct services, including skill development, to individuals.
  • Assists clients with communicating with other providers and agencies.
  • Advocates on behalf of clients and promotes self-advocacy.
  • Provides and documents services as determined necessary by the team and within the Peer scope of practice. Documents services related to specific domains from the client’s perspective.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Outpatient community-based program
  • Serves clients (ages 16-25)
  • 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 18.88 - 28.32. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.