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Stars Behavioral Health Group · Onsite · Merced, CA USA

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Job Title:

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (CRU)

Starting Compensation:

19.08 - 20.08 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM-7:30 PM



Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • 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: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication




What you bring to SBHG:

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

Experience

  • Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.

License or Certification

  • Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
  • Valid California Driver's License required & eligibility to meet agency’s driving eligibility requirements. 

How you will make a difference:

Responsible for providing peer-based support services to clients at assigned program site, incorporating identified evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices into service delivery. Provides one-on-one mentoring, support, and role modeling to clients and family members, helping them navigate behavioral health, wellness, and community support systems. Connects clients with resources such as housing, education, employment, healthcare, recreation, and social supports, while collaborating with the treatment team on care and safety planning. Delivers direct services and skill-building interventions, assists clients in communicating with providers and agencies, advocates on their behalf, promotes self-advocacy, and ensures timely and accurate documentation of services within the peer scope of practice.


Division/Program Overview:

  • Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
  • Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Length of Stay: 30-60 day stay
  • Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

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About Stars Behavioral Health Group

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and e

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