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Stars Behavioral Health Group·Redwood City, California

$23 - $24/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct physical and psychosocial care to clients in an inpatient mental health rehabilitation setting. Support individuals aged 18-64 in developing self-sufficiency and independence through a multidisciplinary team approach.

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: Support Counselor, Part-Time

Division/Program

Acacia Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

Starting Compensation

26.62 - 31.94 USD Per Hour

Working Location

Redwood City: Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (In-Person position)

Working Hours/Shift

Part-Time, Friday- Sunday, PM shift (3: 00 pm-11:30 pm)

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 (qualifications)

Licensing & Driving Requirements

  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.
  • Must maintain a clean driving record that aligns with the company’s driver eligibility policy.

Certification

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)

Certification is preferred; however, this credential can be obtained post-hire for qualified candidates.

Education/Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations in a related field (e.g., behavioral health, social services, or criminal justice/juvenile probation):

Support Counselor II

High

School

Diploma: Plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Associate degree: Plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Support Counselor III

Associate degree: Plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Bachelor’s

Degree: Plus 2 years of relevant experience.

How you will make a difference (job overview)

This position has primary responsibility for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, or designee, in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division/Program Overview

Population

Served: Adults (Ages 18–64) with severe mental health challenges that have required placement in a state hospital or other intensive behavioral health setting.

Facility &

Setting: 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.

Clinical

Services: Comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services delivered by a multidisciplinary team.

Skills &

Transition: Independent living skills development, self-sufficiency training, and transition planning for community re-entry.

Learn more about SBHG at

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/]

For

Additional Information

Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $24/hr
Location
Redwood City, California
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health...

Salary listed on 58 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

California support counselor roles stay competitive

In California, support counselor openings often draw candidates with direct experience in behavioral health, youth services, or community support settings. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a valid California Driver’s License, insurance, and either a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience or an associate degree with 2 years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the stated credential and driving requirements before applying.

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