Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us! Job Title: Peer Support Counselor Division/Program: (Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: Work Schedules Available: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm What SBHG brings to you (benefits): Competitive compensation Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees Generous vacation and holiday pay On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable) Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits What you bring to SBHG: 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 required (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in amental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred. How you will make a difference: Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role-modeling to clients, incorporating identified practices into services. Helps clients formulate problem-solving plans. Links clients and families to various resources, including housing, food, education/vocation, recreation, spiritual, mentors, mental and physical health, and social, as deemed appropriate in partnership with the team. Collaborates with Treatment Team members on the development of plans of care and safety plans. Provides direct services, including skill development, to individuals. Assists clients with communicating with other providers and agencies. Advocates on behalf of clients and promotes self-advocacy. Provides transportation to clients and family members as able and needed. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) 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 SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements Grade State Range: 17.46 - 24.44 USD Hourly We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.