Full-Time Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Fresno, CA

2d • $23 - $24 • 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. This is a Full-Time Youth Counselor position within the Fresno PHF program, serving youth ages 12-17 dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms in a 24/7 inpatient involuntary program with a 16-bed facility. The role involves providing intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

Requirements

• YCI: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
• YCII: Associate degree required.
• One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising, protecting, and caring for adolescent clients both individually and in group settings while ensuring a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
• Assisted adolescents in developing self-help skills related to eating, personal hygiene, grooming, positive behaviors, peer interactions, and participation in planned activities.
• Provided day-to-day supervision and care, including support with activities of daily living, personal care needs, educational activities, and recreational programming.
• Modeled and reinforced positive youth development and behavioral self-management through encouragement, praise, active engagement, and the use of behavioral incentive systems.
• Conducted and assisted with both large and small group activities, encouraging appropriate behavior, fostering social development, and providing constructive feedback to support clients' growth and success.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree