Stars Behavioral Health Group·Joshua Tree, California
Provide outreach, engagement, and advocacy to clients using lived experience to support their recovery. Serve as a role model and educator to help clients transition from psychiatric crisis back to the community.
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Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment
30.00 - 35.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Joshua Tree, CA
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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).
Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.
Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/]
mlawrence@starsinc.com
Requires a high school diploma and one year of experience in consumer-directed services, preferably in mental health or social services. Must have a valid California Driver's License and First Aid certification, with Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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