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Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
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Job Title

Recovery Counselor

Division/Program

MLK/Mark Ridley Behavioral Health (MLK)

Starting Compensation

20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Working Hours/Shift

Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11:30pm

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

Education & Experience

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):


  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
  • Required: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).


Licenses & Certifications


  • Required: Valid California Driver's License.
  • Preferred: Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
  • Required within 90 days of hire: ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
  • Required within 90 days of hire: First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross).


How You Will Make a Difference (Job Overview)

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. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. This position is also required to be added to the Approved Driver list and drive clients in the company vehicle as requested. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. This position may be asked to screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property. This position may also be asked to monitor surveillance equipment. This position may also be asked to control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds, and respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division & Program Overview

Facility & Setting:


  • 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
  • 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.


Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

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

For Additional Information

Stgarcia@starsinc.com

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