Peer Support Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Summary
Responsible for providing peer-based support services to clients in the community and at assigned program sites, incorporating identified evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices into service delivery.
Job description
Provides one-on-one mentoring, support, and role modeling to clients and family members, helping them navigate behavioral health, wellness, and community support systems.
Connects clients with resources such as housing, education, employment, healthcare, recreation, and social supports, while collaborating with the treatment team on care and safety planning.
Delivers direct services and skill-building interventions, assists clients in communicating with providers and agencies, advocates on their behalf, promotes self-advocacy, and ensures timely and accurate documentation of services within the peer scope of practice.
Division/Program Overview
- Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
- Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
- Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Length of Stay: 30 day stay
- Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services
Requirements
- 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: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
- Valid California Driver's License required & eligibility to meet agency’s driving eligibility requirements
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
- On-the-job Training
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- Career Development Programs
- BBS Supervision
Company overview
Stars Behavioral Health Group is a prominent mental health care provider specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and communities. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. With a patient-centered approach, Stars Behavioral Health Group offers a continuum of care that includes outpatient services, intensive treatment programs, crisis intervention, and community-based support services. The organization is committed to improving mental health outcomes through innovative therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive services. Operating primarily in California, Stars Behavioral Health Group collaborates with healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to expand access to quality mental health care. Their services encompass individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to support recovery and promote mental wellness across diverse populations.