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Peer Support Counselor

Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc
place Fresno, 93702
local_atm $17.98 - $20.00 an hour
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Part Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Families
Peer Support

About Job

Partner with us in making a positive change!

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:

Part-Time Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Fresno CRT

Starting Compensation:

18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. 10am-5:30pm

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:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.
  • Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, and/or recovery from substance abuse

How you will make a difference:

  • Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed
  • Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients’ needs
  • Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.
  • Help clients understand the community mental health system, as well as their options
  • and rights within that system.
  • Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians, especially during crisis.
  • Assisting social workers with family, placement, and community agency contacts.
  • Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.
  • Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.
  • Providing emotional support for clients
  • Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.
  • Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
  • Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
  • Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
  • Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.
  • Preparing client meals/snacks as needed
  • Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed

Division/Program Overview:

  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services

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

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.98 - 26.97. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home