What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor
Division/Program
Victorville: Desert Hill Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
18.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Friday - Tuesday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG
The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
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.
Job Title
Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor
Division/Program
Victorville: Desert Hill Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
18.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Friday - Tuesday 2:00 PM - 10:30 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).
What You Bring To SBHG
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.
- Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (optional)
- One (1) year full-time experience performing nonprofessional consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or social services agency
- Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients, other staff, and the public.
The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
Division/Program Overview
- The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
- 24/7 program
- Therapeutic and mental health services
- Rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation)
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Medication evaluation and support services
- Daily exercise and health/wellness education
- Crisis intervention.
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
