What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor position at Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc?
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Job Title:
Full Time Youth Counselor AM ShiftDivision/Program:
(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health FacilityStarting Compensation:
21.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Bakersfield, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Thursday-Saturday AM Shift Full Time 6AM to 630PM. Sunday-Wednesdays off.Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
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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 (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
- (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
- Valid California Driver's License, required
How you will make a difference:
- Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
- Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, positive behaviors, social interactions with peers, and planned group activities.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
- Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
- Perform documentation that records adolescents’ daily activities and behaviors.
- Attend and participate in shift rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled
Division/Program Overview:
- 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
- 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
- Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
- Available for contracting Central Valley counties
- Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
cencaljobs@starsinc.com Grade spread = 17.11 - 23.96(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)
