Peer Support Counselor

Posted:
9/15/2025, 6:43:29 AM

Location(s):
California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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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:

Full-Time Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (CRU Progra)

Starting Compensation:

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday-Thursday 11am-7:30pm

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:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.

  • Personal experience as a consumer in the mental health, substance use, corrections who are stable and can utilize their experience to support others with similar challenges required.

  • (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.

  • Valid California Driver's License required & eligibility to meet agency’s driving eligibility requirements.

How you will make a difference:

  • Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role-modeling to clients and/or family members.
  • Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other residents, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
  • Provides transportation to clients and family members as able and needed.
  • Model, train, and help residents with independent living skills and formulate problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborates with Treatment Team members on the development of plans of care and safety plans.
  • Provides direct services, including skill development, to individuals.
  • Assists clients with communicating with other providers and agencies.

Division/Program Overview:

  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.