Full Time NOC Youth Counselor

Central Star Behavioral Health

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

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:

Full Time Youth Counselor NOC

Division/Program:

Kern PHF

Starting Compensation:

21.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Thursday Friday and Saturday NOC 6PM-630AM $2 NOC Shift Differential

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:

Youth Counselor I

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have one year of experience with children or adults with serious mental health needs. Inpatient experience is preferred.

Youth Counselor II / Youth Counselor IV

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED HiSET) plus three years of experience with children/adults with serious mental health needs; OR
An Associates degree plus one year of experience; OR
A Bachelors degree plus six months of experience.

Note: Inpatient experience with children/adolescents is preferred. Final pay is based on the Youth Counselor level the applicant qualifies for.

How you will make a difference:

Supervise protect and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating hygiene and grooming positive behaviors social interactions with peers and planned group activities.
Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children including assistance with activities of daily living personal care planned activities and school.
Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
Perform documentation that records adolescents daily activities and behaviors.
Attend and participate in shift rounds change of shift meetings and treatment team meetings as scheduled

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 20.20 - 30.30. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

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