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:

Mental Health Peer Advocate (Peer Support Counselor)

Division/Program:

Adult FSP (Outpatient/Community based)

Starting Compensation:

20.00 - 24.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA (Outpatient/Community Based)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday 8AM -5PM

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 (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.

• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems is required

• (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in a

  mental health, health care, or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities preferred.

• Valid California Driver’s License required

How you will make a difference: 

• Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients, incorporating identified practices into services. Helps clients formulate problem-solving plans.

• Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients and/or family members.

• Helps clients navigate peer support, wellness services, and navigation supports within the behavioral health system of care, other health systems, and community supports.

• Links clients to various resources, including housing, food, education/vocation, recreation, spirituality, mentors, mental and physical health, and social, as deemed appropriate in partnership with the team.

• Encourages clients’ interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.

• Advocates on behalf of clients and promote self-advocacy.

Division/Program Overview:

• Outpatient community-based program
• Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
• Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
• Individual and family Counseling
• Medication management and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.