What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Part-Time Tues/Wed AM Shift
Division/Program
Fresno PHF (24/7 Youth Inpatient)
Starting Compensation
21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Fresno, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Tuesday-Wednesday AM Shift: 6AM to 630PM
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.11 - 23.96. 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
Part-Time Tues/Wed AM Shift
Division/Program
Fresno PHF (24/7 Youth Inpatient)
Starting Compensation
21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Fresno, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Tuesday-Wednesday AM Shift: 6AM to 630PM
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
- YCI: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
- YCII: Associate degree required.
- One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
- Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
- Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, positive behaviors, social interactions with peers, and planned group activities.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
- Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
- Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
- 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
- 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 12-17)
- Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
- Available for contracting Central Valley counties
- Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.11 - 23.96. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.