Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Lancaster, CA

6d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. The High Desert - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center is a 24/7 outpatient program offering rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support. Walk-ins are welcome, and clients may stay up to 24 hours. The BHUCC is equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).

Requirements

• 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
• Valid California Driver's License
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• One (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
• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges.
• Serving as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to clients.
• Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED