Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Victorville, CA

1d • 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. The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include: 24/7 program Therapeutic and mental health services Rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation) Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services Daily exercise and health/wellness education Crisis intervention. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being.

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
• One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services
• 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

• 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 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.
• Serving as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients.
• Supporting clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

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

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