Peer Support Counselor
STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP - Victorville, CA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. The Peer Support Counselor position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients, supporting them in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach and engagement to program clients.
- Offer support, advocacy, and direct services to clients of all age ranges.
- Serve as role models and companions to clients.
- Educate clients about available resources and support systems.
- Assist clients in moving toward recovery and creating meaningful roles in their lives.
Requirements
- 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.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment.
- Valid California Driver's License.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous vacation and holiday pay
- On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC's (when applicable)
