Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Orange, CA

1d • $18 - $21 • 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 Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.

Program: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community. Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7 Program. Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention. Length of Stay: Short-term. Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community. Skills & Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Daily exercise and health/wellness education.

Requirements

• Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
• Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.
• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
• Promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities.
• Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers.
• Providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed.
• Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• 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: 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: Associate degree