Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
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. This position has the primary responsibility for assisting clients with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, and other care needs. Monitors participation in activities and encourages client engagement through positive support and motivation. Leads and assists with activity groups and community outings, promotes positive social interactions, and serves as a role model for appropriate behavior. Maintains accurate documentation of client attendance and participation in activities and therapeutic services and may transport clients using a company vehicle as needed. Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59 Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Length of Stay: 30 day stay Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- A valid California Driver’s License
- Ability to meet agency driving criteria
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree in a social science field is preferred.
- One (1) year of full-time direct care experience preferred
- One (1) year of non-professional, consumer-directed internship experience in the mental health field preferred.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Responsibilities
- Assisting clients with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, and other care needs.
- Monitors participation in activities and encourages client engagement through positive support and motivation.
- Leads and assists with activity groups and community outings.
- Promotes positive social interactions.
- Serves as a role model for appropriate behavior.
- Maintains accurate documentation of client attendance and participation in activities and therapeutic services.
- May transport clients using a company vehicle as needed.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training
- Access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
