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Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Fresno, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
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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?


  • 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


  • 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.


How You Will Make a Difference


  • 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.


Division/Program Overview


  • 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


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

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.

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