Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Redwood City, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Support 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 Acacia Mental Health Rehabilitation Center in Redwood City, an in-person, 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving adults ages 18–64 with severe mental health challenges that have required placement in a state hospital or another intensive behavioral health setting. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team and include behavioral health and psychiatric care, independent living skills development, self-sufficiency training, and transition planning for community re-entry.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.
• Maintain a clean driving record that aligns with the company’s driver eligibility policy.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations in a related field such as behavioral health, social services, or criminal justice/juvenile probation: Support Counselor II—high school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience, or associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations in a related field such as behavioral health, social services, or criminal justice/juvenile probation: Support Counselor III—associate degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree and 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.
• Complete duties under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator or designee in most cases, while performing some tasks independently.

Benefits

• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• On-the-job training with 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
• Education Level: High school or GED