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Job Title:

On-Call Youth Counselor

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

21.00 - 27.01 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

On Call, Based on 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: 

Youth Counselor I

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have one year of experience with children or adults with serious mental health needs. Inpatient experience is preferred.

Youth Counselor II / Youth Counselor IV

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) plus three years of experience with children/adults with serious mental health needs; OR
• An Associate's degree plus one year of experience; OR
• A Bachelor's degree plus six months of experience.

Note: Inpatient experience with children/adolescents is preferred. Final pay is based on the Youth Counselor level the applicant qualifies for.

How you will make a difference: 

• Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
• Models and support positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
• Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups. Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
• Perform documentation that records adolescents’ daily activities and behaviors.
• Attend and participate in shift rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled.

Division/Program Overview:  

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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 17.54 - 24.56. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.