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:
Peer Counselor
Division/Program:
Merced Crisis Residential Unit
Starting Compensation:
18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Merced CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Sun-Thurs 11am-7:30pm
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.
One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.
Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities psychiatric disabilities cognitive or learning disabilities and/or recovery from substance abuse
How you will make a difference:
Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed
Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients needs
Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.
Help clients understand the community mental health system as well as their options
and rights within that system.
Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians especially during crisis.
Assisting social workers with family placement and community agency contacts.
Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.
Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.
Providing emotional support for clients
Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.
Encourages clients interaction and socialization with other peers providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.
Preparing client meals/snacks as needed
Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed
Division/Program Overview:
24/7 inpatient voluntary program
16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
Rehabilitation/recovery services including substance use rehabilitation services
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Medication evaluation 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.
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:Peer CounselorDivision/Program:Me...
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:
Peer Counselor
Division/Program:
Merced Crisis Residential Unit
Starting Compensation:
18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Merced CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Sun-Thurs 11am-7:30pm
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.
One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.
Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities psychiatric disabilities cognitive or learning disabilities and/or recovery from substance abuse
How you will make a difference:
Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed
Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients needs
Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.
Help clients understand the community mental health system as well as their options
and rights within that system.
Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians especially during crisis.
Assisting social workers with family placement and community agency contacts.
Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.
Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.
Providing emotional support for clients
Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.
Encourages clients interaction and socialization with other peers providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.
Preparing client meals/snacks as needed
Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed
Division/Program Overview:
24/7 inpatient voluntary program
16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
Rehabilitation/recovery services including substance use rehabilitation services
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Medication evaluation 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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