Certified Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group · United States

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: Peer Support Counselor Division/Program: Los Angeles: MLK Crisis Residential Treatment (VS) Starting Compensation: 19.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Los Angeles, CA 90059 Working Hours/Shift: Tues-Sat 10 am to 6:30 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.

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• 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).

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems
• One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred

• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

• 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.