Recovery Counselor

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: Residential Counselor Division/Program: MLK Behavioral Health Center Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: $19 - $22 USD Per Hour Working Location: Los Angeles, CA Working Hours/Shift: Sun-Thur 3:00pm-11:30pm 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 (Qualifications): Successfully completing a pre-employment Health Screening and a TB clearance Receipt of “clear” or approved Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Minimum of one year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care or social service agency. Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (optional) Valid California Driver's License – may be required Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred. SERV Safe Food Handler Certification First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross. How you will make a difference (Job Overview): The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently. 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. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: Stgarcia@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: 17.71 - 24.79 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.

Salary : $19 - $22