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Job Title:
Recovery Counselor
Division/Program:
Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central
Starting Compensation:
18.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Orange, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
Why Join Our Team?
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Professional Growth Opportunities
Employee Recognition & Rewards A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
Education & Experience | Must meet one of the following:
Completion of 15 semester units (or 24 quarter units) in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences from an accredited college.
Six (6) months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services organization.
Certifications & Licensure:
Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus (optional).
Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
Core Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.
How you will make a difference:
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. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activities or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
Division/Program Overview:
Programs The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
Population Served adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis
Facility & Setting short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7 program
Clinical Services therapeutic and mental health services, medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention
Length of Stay short-term
Skills & Transition safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community, pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Skills & Services rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), daily exercise and health/wellness education
Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
mlawrence@starsinc.com

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change.
What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers:
A large, stable company founded in 1988.
Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times).
An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families.
Access to some of the best training available in the industry.
Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.