Recovery Counselor
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, though some tasks are completed independently. The role is based at the Capital Star Crisis Residential Program in Sacramento, an in-person, 24/7 voluntary residential facility serving at-risk transition-age youth who need a higher level of care short of psychiatric hospitalization. The program has capacity for up to 15 youth and provides individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and clinical case management. Treatment length varies based on stabilization, recovery, and housing-transition goals. Services support educational guidance, vocational training and support, housing placement assistance, recovery-oriented care, peer support, life-skills development, and community connection.
Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance; must maintain a driving record that meets the company’s driver eligibility policy.
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification is required and 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 a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field plus four years of experience in the mental health field; or a 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, while completing some tasks independently.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
