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Job Title: Recovery Counselor / Residential Counselor

Division/Program: MLK/Mark Ridley Behavioral Health (MLK) - Los Angeles, CA - Valley Star

Starting Rate: $19 to $21 per hour

Working Location: Los Angeles, CA, 90059

Working Hours/Shift: 8 Hour Shifts ( 7 am - 3:30 pm or 3 pm to 11:30 pm or 11 pm to 7:30 am)

What SBHG brings to you (benefits):

• Competitive compensation
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
• Generous vacation and holiday pay
• On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
• AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
• Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

• Successfully completing a pre-employment Health Screening and a TB clearance
• Receipt of “clear” or approved Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care or social service agency.
• Certification as Nurse’s Assistant (optional) Valid California Driver's License – may be required
• Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License preferred.
• SERV Safe Food Handler Certification
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

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. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Manager, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview:

• 16-bed facilities
• Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
• 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
• Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
• Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person