Peer Support Counselor - PM Shift
About The Position
Partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to 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, and crisis intervention. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California, serving over 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment, including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.
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
- Mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred
- 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
- 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
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
