Peer Counselor

Partner with us in making a positive change
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
Peer Counselor

Division/Program
Merced Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation
USD Per Hour

Working Location:
Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift
Sun-Thurs 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.
• 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

Learn more about SBHG at
:

For Additional Information

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