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Primary Counselor - Per Diem/On Call - Entry Level

Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center
Highland, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 3/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring per diem (on call) Primary Counselors to join our dynamic team!
We're a FIVE STAR behavioral nursing facility, and we were recently listed among Newsweek Magazine's "Best Nursing Homes in America." We have high standards for our residents and high expectations for our co-workers. If you're motivated, dependable, and kind, we want you!

Salary Range: $21.00 to $21.95 per hour

Flexible days/hours

Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center values high quality, compassionate care above all else. We're looking to expand our team with people who share our commitment to care and hold themselves to high expectations on behalf of their residents, teammates, and company.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If Yes, How You Will Contribute to the Team:

As a Primary Counselor, you will provide crucial therapeutic support to clients by assessing their needs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and implementing individualized behavioral programs. You will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Program Director to offer treatment options, help resolve problems, and assist clients in managing stress, mental health challenges, and other life issues. You will maintain case notes, monitor client progress, and actively participate in the development of treatment plans.

Must Have:

  • Two years' direct care work experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral setting; or
  • Two years of college-level coursework including behavioral health; or
  • A combination of relevant experience and education totaling two years.

Nice to have:

  • Background education in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

 

Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

 

Salary : $21 - $22

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