What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Behavioral Health Crisis Peer Support Counselor Part Time position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Overnight Behavioral Health Crisis Peer Support Counselor Part Time
Division/Program
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center
Starting Compensation
20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sunday and Monday 11:00 Pm - 7:30 AM
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
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
Overnight Behavioral Health Crisis Peer Support Counselor Part Time
Division/Program
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center
Starting Compensation
20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sunday and Monday 11:00 Pm - 7:30 AM
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 (Qualifications)
- Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
- Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred, or successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
- The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
- Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention
- All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
- The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com