What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Counselor Per Diem position at Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.?
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Job Title:
Recovery Counselor Per DiemDivision/Program:
Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential TreatmentStarting Compensation:
18.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Joshua Tree, CA USAWorking Hours/Shift:
Multiple/SplitWhy 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:
Valid California Driver’s License
Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.
Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (optional)
One (1) year full-time experience performing non professional consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or social services agency
Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously and persistently mentally ill clients, other staff, and the public.
How you will make a difference:
The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible 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, but some tasks are accomplished independently. Job duties include promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, and other activity or nursing activities. Encouraging client interactions and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model. Transporting clients in facility vehicles as directed. Conducting and assisting both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
Division/Program Overview:
The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
Services include:
24/7 program
Therapeutic and mental health services
Rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation)
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Medication evaluation and support services
Daily exercise and health/wellness education
Crisis intervention.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
EastRegionRecruitment@starsinc.com Grade spread = 17.46 - 24.44(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.)
