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Job Title:
Part-Time Peer Support CounselorDivision/Program:
Fresno CRTStarting Compensation:
18.00 - 20.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Fresno, CAWorking 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.
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