Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol 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:** Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Counselor **Division/Program:** Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center **Starting Compensation:** 18.00 - 21.50 USD Per Hour **Working Location:** Victorville, CA **Working Hours/Shift:** Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 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):** **Education & Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults preferred *  Bilingual in Spanish preferred. **Certifications & Licensure:** * Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred). **Core Skills:** * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public. **How you will make a difference:** Responsible for helping residents meet service and resource needs including housing, vocational/educational services, transportation and other social support services.  **Division/Program Overview**: **Program:** The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours **Population Served:** All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services. **Facility & Setting:** The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting **Clinical Services:** Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization **Length of Stay:** stay of up to 23 hours **Skills & Transition:** Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community. **Learn more about SBHG at**: [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/](https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/) **For Additional Information:** [email protected]