Certified Peer Support Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group, Downey, CA, United States
Job Title
Peer Support Counselor
Division / Program
Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment – Star View
Starting Compensation
20.00–21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location
Downey, CA
Working Hours / Shift
Tues‑Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Benefits
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.
Qualifications
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.
One year of full‑time experience performing non‑professional, consumer‑directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency or organization serving people with disabilities preferred.
Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required / preferred).
Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
Job Overview
The position has primary responsibility for using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates for our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their lives that is separate from their illness.
Division / Program Overview
16‑bed facilities
Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
Individuals can live on‑site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
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Peer Support Counselor
Division / Program
Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment – Star View
Starting Compensation
20.00–21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location
Downey, CA
Working Hours / Shift
Tues‑Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Benefits
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.
Qualifications
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.
One year of full‑time experience performing non‑professional, consumer‑directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency or organization serving people with disabilities preferred.
Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required / preferred).
Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
Job Overview
The position has primary responsibility for using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates for our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their lives that is separate from their illness.
Division / Program Overview
16‑bed facilities
Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
Individuals can live on‑site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
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