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The Recovery Counselor provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients in a residential setting. Responsibilities include individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and case management for transitional age youth.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification. Educational requirements range from a high school diploma with one year of experience to a Master's degree with two years of experience in the mental health field.
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Job description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters.
We're 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: Recovery Counselor, Full-Time Division/Program: Crisis Residential Program Starting Compensation: 19.24 - 23.08 USD Per Hour Working Location: Sacramento: Crisis Residential Program (In-Person Position) Working Hours/Shift: FT, Thursday-Monday, NOC shift (11pm-7:30am) 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: Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
Certification
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification required (can be obtained after hire)..
Recovery
Counselor
I
Education/Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting. Recovery Counselor
II
Requires one of the following education and experience combinations:
Associate degree: Plus, six years of experience in the mental health field.
Bachelor’s
Degree (Mental
Health
Field): Plus, four years of experience in the mental health field.
Benefits
Paid vacation
Holiday pay
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
On-the-job training
Paid CEU opportunities
Career development programs
Supervision for BBS hours
Master’s
Degree (Mental
Health
Field): Plus, two years of experience in the mental health field.
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: 24/7 voluntary residential setting specifically for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) at risk and need a higher level of care, but lower than a psychiatric hospital Facility equipped to serve up to 15 Youth Provides mental health services that include individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and case management Incorporates the tenets of recovery, peer support, and identifying community connections Connects individuals to educational and vocational services and initiating the process of locating housing
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.
