Recovery Counselor at Stars Behavioral Health Group

Downey, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Physical Interaction, Verbal Interaction, Safety Regulations Adherence, Facility Maintenance, Client Monitoring, Behavior Modeling, Client Screening, Surveillance Monitoring, Access Control, Emergency Response, Milieu Management, Customer Service, Driving

Industry

Mental Health Care

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: Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley Star Starting Compensation: 20.00-21.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Downey, CA Working Hours/Shift: on-call 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): High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training). Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (Preferred) Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy. Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred. SERV Safe Food Handler Certification or obtained within 90 days of employment. First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained within 90 days of employment. 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. This position is also required to be added to the Approved Driver list and drive clients in the company vehicle as requested. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. This position may be asked to screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property. This position may also be asked to monitor surveillance equipment. This position may also be asked to control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds, and respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Division/Program Overview: 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. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: samlopez@starsinc.com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 18.06 - 25.29. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.

Responsibilities

The Recovery Counselor provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients through both direct and indirect interactions, ensuring safety regulations are followed and facilities are maintained cleanly and orderly. This role involves modeling appropriate behaviors, monitoring daily client activities, and potentially driving clients, screening visitors, and monitoring surveillance equipment.