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Merced, CA - USA

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Posted on: 13 hours 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:

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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