Support Counselor
About The Position
The Support Counselor provides direct care to meet clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator or designee in most cases, although some tasks are completed independently. The role is based at Acacia Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, an in-person, 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving adults ages 18–64 with severe mental health challenges who have required placement in a state hospital or another intensive behavioral health setting. A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services. The program supports clients in developing independent living skills and self-sufficiency and in planning for transition back into the community. The posted schedule is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, on the AM shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $26.62–$31.94 per hour.
Requirements
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.
- Maintain a clean driving record that meets the company’s driver eligibility policy.
- Meet one of the listed education and relevant-experience combinations in a related field such as behavioral health, social services, or criminal justice/juvenile probation: Support Counselor II requires a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
- For Support Counselor III, have an associate degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification is preferred; qualified candidates may obtain the credential after hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to meet clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- Support clients’ independent living skills development, self-sufficiency training, and transition planning for community re-entry.
Benefits
- Generous 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
