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Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Support Counselor - Spanish Speaking Required

Division/Program:

Star View Community Services

Starting Compensation:

20.52 - 24.24 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Why Join Our Team?

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

What you bring to SBHG :

Support Counselor I: High School Diploma Plus 2 years’ experience, OR Associate’s Degree plus 1 years’ experience.
Support Counselor II: Associate’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 years’ experience OR Master’s Degree – no experience needed.
Support Counselor III: Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience or Master’s degree plus 1 years’ experience.
Experience must be working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth with behavioral and/or emotional impairments.
Valid California Driver's License is Required
Spanish Speaking Required

How you will make a difference:

The Support Counselor is responsible for working with children in various settings, including home, school, and out of home placements to provide a large variety of services ranging from Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), behavioral intervention services, transportation, school aide, self-help skill building, vocational preparation, support in provision of group treatment models, and other services as needed to provide “whatever it takes” to decrease negative behavior and improve functioning. Staff may be assigned as a one to one in a school setting, in which case, staff may help .to behaviorally support the client’s completion of their schoolwork. The Support Counselor works under the supervision of an assigned Supervisor or Lead and is a part of the child’s treatment team.

Division/Program Overview:

Community Based programs.
Provides programs for children, adolescents, and transitional age youth (TAY) with Mental Health services.
An experienced staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health therapist / Clinician, parent partners, and other counselors
Provide case management, mental health care, and a range of support services in schools, homes or other community settings.
Partner with family members, school administrators and faculty, county social workers, case managers, probation officers, and other agencies.
Utilize Evidence Based Practice (EBP) to ensure clients make positive changes in their life.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

Jerevilla@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 22.78 - 36.46. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.