Certified Peer Support Counselor
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 Support CounselorDivision/Program:
Los Angeles: MLK Crisis Residential Treatment (VS)Starting Compensation:
19.00 - 21.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Los Angeles CA 90059Working Hours/Shift:
Tues-Sat 10 am to 6:30 pmWhy 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 (Qualifications):
Education & Experience
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
One (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
License or Certification
Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment preferred.
Valid California Drivers License
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement support advocacy and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health judicial and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models companions educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery creating a meaningful role in their life which is separate from their illness
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 ServicesComprehensive physical/psychological evaluations mental health counseling and case management.
Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.
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