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Overnight Mental Health Worker

Stars Behavioral Health Group logoStars Behavioral Health Group$21.00/hrDowney, CA 90242Part timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting states $21 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in California post a median of $26.50 an hour, the middle half $23.50–$33.89, across 93 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in California earn a median of $23.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

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:

Recovery Counselor

Division/Program:

Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley Star

Starting Compensation:

20.00-21.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Downey, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday -Thursday 11pm-7:30am

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

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
  • Required: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving individuals with mental disabilities OR completion of 20 hours of regulated on-the-job training within the first year of employment (in addition to standard annual training requirements).

Licenses & Certifications

  • Required: Valid California Driver's License.
  • Preferred: Valid California Class “B” Driver’s License.
  • Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
  • Required within 90 days of hire: ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
  • Required within 90 days of hire: First Aid certification (from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross).

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

The Recovery Counselor is a para-professional treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Ensure that all safety regulations are followed, and the facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Assist with client laundry, household cleaning and other tasks as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. This position is also required to be added to the Approved Driver list and drive clients in the company vehicle as requested. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. This position may be asked to screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory all client property. This position may also be asked to monitor surveillance equipment. This position may also be asked to control access to the center, answer/direct incoming clients, conduct physical security checks of the center grounds, and respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position maintain vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, or designee in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division & Program Overview:

Facility & Setting

  • 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
  • 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

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

For Additional Information:

samlopez@starsinc.com

From Stars Behavioral Health Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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