Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Counselor provides direct care to meet clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator or designee in most cases, with some tasks completed independently.

The position is part of the Capital Star Crisis Residential Program, a voluntary residential program for at-risk transition-age youth who need a higher level of care than outpatient services but do not require psychiatric hospitalization. The 24/7 facility serves up to 15 youth and provides individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and clinical case management. Treatment stays vary according to each client’s stabilization, recovery, and housing-transition goals. Program supports include educational guidance, vocational training and support, housing assistance, recovery-oriented care, peer support, life-skills development, and community connection building.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance; must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification is required; it can be obtained after hire.
• Recovery Counselor I: High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting.
• Recovery Counselor II: Associate degree plus six years of experience in the mental health field; or bachelor’s degree in a mental health field plus four years of experience in the mental health field; or master’s degree in a mental health field plus two years of experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to meet clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator or designee in most cases, and complete some tasks independently.

Benefits

• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
• Employee recognition and rewards.

What This Job Offers

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