Second Story On-call Counselor

2 days ago
Aptos, California$23/hrOn-CallPeer Support
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES as a Peer Counselor – On-Call in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Aptos, CA 95003Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.

Key Responsibilities

  • & Responsibilities: Establish a close working relationship with guests in the program.
  • Maintain the safety and security of the facility during overnight hours.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and sober environment.
  • Remain available to any guest having difficulties, on overnight shifts.

Requirements

  • Priority in hiring will go to “peers” or people with lived mental health experience.
  • This is defined as a person who can inspire hope by openly sharing their experiences of recovery from extreme emotional distress.
  • This may have meant having a diagnosis, being hospitalized and receiving services for a span of nine months to a lifetime.
  • This person has learned through their challenges, remains open to life experiences and ready to give back to their community.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $23/hr
  • 17 days PTO.

Work Schedule

  • On-Call position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES as a Peer Counselor – On-Call.

Key Skills

Peer supportTrauma informed careCrisis interventionMental health supportCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsMindfulness meditationMotivational interviewingIntentional peer supportDaily living skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Second Story On-call Counselor at ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Peer Support physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Peer Support — Physician Career Context

This Peer Support position at ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $23/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aptos, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer support, Trauma informed care, Crisis intervention, Mental health support, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Mindfulness meditation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Peer Support role.

Core responsibilities: Provide peer-based support to guests in a residential psychiatric crisis program while maintaining a safe, clean, and secure facility environment. Assist guests with physical health needs, chemical dependency issues, and community reentry while fostering mutual learning and personal growth.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 17 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 14 Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Peer Support physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES logo

About ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Individual and Family Services
Santa Cruz, CA
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
403(b) Retirement Plan
17 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
14 Paid Holidays
5.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

On-call

Posted

2d ago

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