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Job Title:
Recovery Counselor
Division/Program:
Los Angeles: USC Crisis Residential Treatment (CS)
Starting Compensation:
20.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Los Angeles CA 90033
Working Hours/Shift:
Sun - Thur 7 am - 3:30 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
Required:High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
Required:One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities ORcompletion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).
Licenses & Certifications
Required:Valid California Driver's License.
Preferred:Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
Preferred:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Required within 90 days of hire:ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
Required within 90 days of hire:First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross).
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:
Facility & Setting:
16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.
Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.
Skills & Transition:Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.
Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
Stgarcia@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.
