Peer Support Counselor

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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.

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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 is required
• (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in amental health, health care, or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities preferred.

Licensure & Compliance: 

• A valid California Driver’s License and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria.

How you will make a difference: 

Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients and their family members, incorporating identified practices into services and helping clients develop effective problem-solving plans. Assists clients in navigating peer support, wellness services, and other resources within the behavioral health system of care, as well as other health systems and community-based supports. Collaborates with the care team to connect clients with resources such as housing, food assistance, education and vocational opportunities, recreation, spiritual supports, mentors, and mental and physical health services. Encourages positive social interaction and engagement with peers, providing constructive feedback on appropriate behaviors while serving as a positive role model. Additionally, advocates for clients’ needs and promotes self-advocacy to support their independence and overall well-being.

Division/Program Overview:  

• Population Served: Serving adults, 18 plus
• Facility & Setting: Outpatient community-based services and support. Delivers client services throughout Fresno County within designated county limits. May be required to transport clients/client family members utilizing personal vehicle.
• Clinical Services: Individual Counseling.
• Skills & Services: Medication management, Housing, Education, and Vocational Support services.
• Role specific Benefits & Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement included at a rate of $0.85 per mile and Monthly stipend included (Cell phone / Internet)

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

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