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Full-Time Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group logoStars Behavioral Health GroupFresno, CA USAFull timePosted 1w ago
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Job Title:

Full-Time Youth Counselor

Division/Program:

Fresno PHF

Starting Compensation:

23.00 - 24.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Saturday, Sunday & Monday Full Time 6:00 AM- 6:30 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

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.

How you will make a difference

Responsible for supervising, protecting, and caring for adolescent clients both individually and in group settings while ensuring a safe, supportive, and structured environment. Assisted adolescents in developing self-help skills related to eating, personal hygiene, grooming, positive behaviors, peer interactions, and participation in planned activities. Provided day-to-day supervision and care, including support with activities of daily living, personal care needs, educational activities, and recreational programming. Modeled and reinforced positive youth development and behavioral self-management through encouragement, praise, active engagement, and the use of behavioral incentive systems. Conducted and assisted with both large and small group activities, encouraging appropriate behavior, fostering social development, and providing constructive feedback to support clients' growth and success.

Division/Program Overview

  • Population Served: Serving youth, ages 12-17, dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient Involuntary program, 16-bed facility
  • Clinical Services: Admission; 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/

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

From Stars Behavioral Health Group's job posting, checked Oct 19, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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