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Pays $25-$26/hr — $20k below the Counselor market median of ~$74k (43 jobs)

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Serenity Knolls
Forest Knolls, California

Counselor 1

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Counselor role at Serenity Knolls in Forest Knolls, CA. Swing/night shifts with shift differential and sign-on bonus. Provides treatment for substance use and behavioral health.

Join Serenity Knolls as a Counselor – Swing/Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus in Forest Knolls, California, United States. SIGN ON BONUS! WE NEED SWING SHIFT AND NIGHT SHIFT (NOC) COUNSELORS VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $25 - $26/hour.
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Shift Differential

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Serenity Knolls as a Counselor – Swing/Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment and support to patients recovering from substance use or behavioral problems by conducting group sessions and managing individual treatment plans. Ensure timely documentation of patient care and act as a liaison between referral sources and insurance carriers.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree in a social or health services field preferred. Candidates must possess relevant counseling experience and be eligible for state-required licensure or certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

CounselingSubstance use treatmentCrisis interventionCase managementGroup facilitationTreatment planningPatient assessmentDocumentationDe-escalationFirst aidCPRBehavioral health

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Serenity Knolls

Mental Health Care
Forest Knolls, California
11-50 employees
Website All Serenity Knolls jobs

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Shift Differential
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