Mental Health Peer Advocate

Fresno, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 17 - 24

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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.

Job Title:

Mental Health Peer Advocate (Peer Support Counselor)

Division/Program:

Adult FSP (Outpatient/Community based)

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 24.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno CA (Outpatient/Community Based)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday 8AM -5PM

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:

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 is required
(1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional consumer-directed services in a
mental health health care or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities preferred.
Valid California Drivers License required

How you will make a difference:

Provides one-on-one support mentoring and role modeling to clients incorporating identified practices into services. Helps clients formulate problem-solving plans.
Provides one-on-one support mentoring and role modeling to clients and/or family members.
Helps clients navigate peer support wellness services and navigation supports within the behavioral health system of care other health systems and community supports.
Links clients to various resources including housing food education/vocation recreation spirituality mentors mental and physical health and social as deemed appropriate in partnership with the team.
Encourages clients interaction and socialization with other peers providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
Advocates on behalf of clients and promote self-advocacy.

Division/Program Overview:

Outpatient community-based program
Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
Housing Education and Vocational Support
Individual and family Counseling
Medication management and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

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