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Stars Behavioral Health Group

Recovery Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group, Merced, California, United States, 95343


Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!Job Title:

Full Time Recovery CounselorDivision/Program:

(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential UnitStarting Compensation:

17.00 - 19.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:

Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift:

Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon 2pm to 10:30pm (PM Shift) 32 hoursWhat SBHG brings to you (benefits):Competitive compensationCompany paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employeesGenerous vacation and holiday payOn the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career developmentAMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)What you bring to SBHG:Completion of 15 semester / 24 quarter units in psychology, sociology or related behavioral sciences coursework from a recognized college, or Six months of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization

required.Completion of (16-hour) approved medication training course selected by organization (required to be completed within 90 days of employment or promotion into position).Valid California Driver's License required.How you will make a difference:Promotes and assists residents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming and other activity or nursing activities.Monitors residents’ attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.Encourages resident’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.Accurately documents in writing each resident’s attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.Visually and audibly observes and reports on resident’s physical and psychiatric conditions and reports significant changes to the Program Manager while documenting those observations in writing in the medical record.Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed.Documents medication administration in the resident’s electronic medical record after medications are administered.Division/Program Overview:24/7 inpatient voluntary program16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation servicesPre-vocational or vocational counselingMedication evaluation and support servicesLearn more about SBHG at:

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.comSBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see:

https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirementsGrade State Range:

17.46 - 24.44 USD Hourly

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