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Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
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Job Title

Recovery Counselor

Division/Program

Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central

Starting Compensation

18.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Orange, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Tuesday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 2:30 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 (Qualifications)

Education & Experience | Must meet one of the following:


  • Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
  • Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.


Certifications & Licensure


  • Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus (optional).
  • Meet agency driver eligibility criteria


Core Skills


  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.


How You Will Make a Difference

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

Programs: 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.

Population Served: adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis

Facility & Setting: short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7 program

Clinical Services: therapeutic and mental health services, medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention

Length of Stay: short-term

Skills & Transition: safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community, pre-vocational or vocational counseling

Skills & Services: rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), daily exercise and health/wellness education

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

For Additional Information

mlawrence@starsinc.com

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