Mental Health Recovery Counselor

@ Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.
Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.valleystarbehavioralhealth,inc..com

Mental Health Recovery Counselor

Los Angeles, CA
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

SBHG is dedicated to improving mental healthcare, offering a supportive, certified workplace. This role involves direct client care, safety, and household duties at a short-term residential facility emphasizing treatment and life skills.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of mental health experience
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Completion of on-the-job training

Qualifications

  • Ability to provide direct client care
  • Comfort with household tasks
  • Good communication skills
  • Work independently and under supervision

Full job description

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:

Recovery Counselor

Division/Program:

LA County USC Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley Star

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Friday and Saturday 3pm-11:30pm



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 (Qualifications):

Education & Experience

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
  • Required: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).

Licenses & Certifications

  • Required: Valid California Driver's License.
  • Preferred: Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
  • Required within 90 days of hire: ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
  • Required within 90 days of hire: First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as 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:

Facility & Setting:

  • 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
  • 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

 

Clinical Services Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

 

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

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

For Additional Information:

Stgarcia@starsinc.com

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