On Call Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Bakersfield, CA

4d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

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 is a 24/7 inpatient involuntary program, a 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) with intensive treatment programs and individualized care plans. The facility serves Central Valley counties and moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Final pay is based on the Youth Counselor level the applicant qualifies for.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient experience is preferred.
• Inpatient experience with children/adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
• Models and support positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED