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Job Title:

Peer Support Counselor (Part-Time)

Division/Program:

Crisis Residential Treatment Facility (24/7 Adult Inpatient)

Starting Compensation:

19.08 - 22.08 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 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.

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:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

Experience

• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.

License or Certification

• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
• Valid California Driver's License required & eligibility to meet agency’s driving eligibility requirements. 

How you will make a difference:

Responsible for providing peer-based support services to clients in the community and at assigned program sites, incorporating identified evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices into service delivery. Provides one-on-one mentoring, support, and role modeling to clients and family members, helping them navigate behavioral health, wellness, and community support systems. Connects clients with resources such as housing, education, employment, healthcare, recreation, and social supports, while collaborating with the treatment team on care and safety planning. Delivers direct services and skill-building interventions, assists clients in communicating with providers and agencies, advocates on their behalf, promotes self-advocacy, and ensures timely and accurate documentation of services within the peer scope of practice.

Division/Program Overview:

• Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
• Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
• Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Length of Stay: 30 day stay
• Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services

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

For Additional Information:

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