Support Counselor

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.

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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 (qualifications):

Licensing & Driving Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Drivers License and current automobile insurance.
• Must maintain a clean driving record that aligns with the companys driver eligibility policy.

Certification:

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS): Certification is preferred; however this credential can be obtained post-hire for qualified candidates.

Education/Experience:

Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations in a related field (e.g. behavioral health social services or criminal justice/juvenile probation):

Support Counselor II:

• High School Diploma:Plus 4 years of relevant experience.

• Associate degree:Plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Support Counselor III:

• Associate degree:Plus 4 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelors Degree:Plus 2 years of relevant experience.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

This position has primary responsibility for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator or designee in most cases but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview:

• Population Served:Adults (Ages 1864)with severe mental health challenges that have required placement in a state hospital or other intensive behavioral health setting.
• Facility & Setting:16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.
• Clinical Services:Comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services delivered by a multidisciplinary team.
• Skills & Transition:Independent living skills development self-sufficiency training and transition planning for community re-entry.

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