On-Call Youth Counselor Dayshift
central star behavioral health
📍 fresno california usa united states🕐 2d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Partner with us in making a positive change!**
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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:**
On-Call Youth Counselor (Dayshift)
**Division/Program:**
Fresno Youth Psychiatric Health Facility
**Starting Compensation:**
21.00 - 23.00 USD Per Hour
**Working Location:**
Fresno, CA
**Working Hours/Shift:**
No fixed schedule. Weekend coverage available on Friday-Sunday, for Dayshift (6:00 AM-6:30 PM), based on availability and facility needs.
**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:**
**Education:**
* YCI: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
* YCII: Associate degree required.
**Experience:**
* One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
**License and Certification:**
* Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
* Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.
**How you will make a difference:**
The Youth Counselor has the primary responsibility for supervising and caring for adolescent clients in a safe and supportive environment. Assists with daily living skills such as eating, hygiene, grooming, and social interactions. Provides guidance and encouragement to promote positive behavior and healthy development. Supports adolescents with daily activities, school, and group programs, and helps lead group activities while encouraging participation and appropriate behavior.
**Division/Program Overview:**
* **Population Served (Capacity):** Serving youth, ages 12-17, dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
* **Facility & Setting:** 24/7 inpatient Involuntary program, 16-bed facility
* **Clinical Services (Core): A**dmission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare
* **Skills & Services:** Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.
**Learn more about SBHG at**: [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/](https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/)
**For Additional Information:**
[email protected]