Peer Support Counselor

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.

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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.
•  One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.
• Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, and/or recovery from substance abuse

How you will make a difference:

• Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed
• Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients' needs
• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.
• Help clients understand the community mental health system, as well as their options
• and rights within that system.
• Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians, especially during crisis.
• Assisting social workers with family, placement, and community agency contacts.
• Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.
• Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.
• Providing emotional support for clients
• Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.
• Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
• Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
• Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.
• Preparing client meals/snacks as needed
• Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed

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

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