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Encompass Community Services
Seacliff, California

On-Call Counselor- Second Story

Peer Support Specialist Above average in Peer Support rolesNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $23.00/hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Encompass Community Services as a On-Call Peer Counselor – Overnight, $23/hr in Seacliff, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23/hr.
  • Required trainings provided (trauma informed care, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing, intentional peer support)

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No call required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Encompass Community Services in Seacliff, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Peer Counselor provides support to guests in a residential psychiatric crisis program, focusing on mutual learning and personal growth. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for guests during their stay.

Requirements

Candidates should have lived mental health experience and the ability to share their recovery journey to inspire hope. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal record clearance.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsSafety managementConflict resolutionActive listeningDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates On-Call Counselor- Second Story at Encompass Community Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Peer Support roles — ranked against 88 active Peer Support roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Peer Counseling Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Peer Support Specialist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Peer Support roles

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Encompass Community Services

Individual and Family Services
Santa Cruz, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Required trainings provided (trauma informed care, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing, intentional peer support)