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Job Title:

Recovery Counselor

Division/Program:

San Mateo - Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Services

Starting Compensation:

24.36 - 29.23 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Redwood City: Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (In-Person position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Full-Time, Tuesday-Saturday, PM Shift (3 PM-11:30 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 (qualifications):

• Level 39: High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience; OR Associate degree plus 2 year of experience
• Level 40: Associate degree plus four (4) years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of experience

• *Degrees and experience must be in a related field (e.g., behavioral health, social services, juvenile probation/criminal justice).

• Certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (can be obtained post-hire)
• Valid California Driver's License

NOTE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

This position has primary responsibility for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, or designee, in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview:

• MHRC is a 16 bed, inpatient program that provides intensive support and rehabilitative services. 

• The individuals served are 18-64 years old with mental health struggles that have necessitated placement in a state hospital or other intensive behavioral health facility. 

• Comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services are provided by a multidisciplinary team. 

• The team supports individuals in developing the skills to become self- sufficient and increase levels of independence and functioning 

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

For Additional Information:

Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 24.36 - 36.54. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.