Behavioral Health Peer Support Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group, Victorville, CA, United States
Job Title
Behavioral Health Peer Support Counselor
Division/Program
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center
Starting Compensation
USD 20.00 – 21.00 per hour
Working Location
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Saturday and Sunday AM Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Monday and Tuesday PM Shift 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation: offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: 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
Culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred, or successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
The position has primary responsibility for using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours.
Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.
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Behavioral Health Peer Support Counselor
Division/Program
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center
Starting Compensation
USD 20.00 – 21.00 per hour
Working Location
Victorville, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Saturday and Sunday AM Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Monday and Tuesday PM Shift 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation: offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: 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
Culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred, or successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
The position has primary responsibility for using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours.
Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.
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