Pays $21.02-$25.22/hr — Counselor market median is ~$74k (51 jobs)
Recovery Counselor, On Call
About the Role
On-call recovery counselor at a crisis residential program for transition-age youth in Sacramento, CA. $21.02-$25.22/hr. Per diem, 8 hours/week.
Join Stars Behavioral Health Group as a Recovery Counselor – On Call in Sacramento, California. Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21.02 - $25.22/hr.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Stars Behavioral Health Group in Sacramento, California.
Key Responsibilities
The Recovery Counselor provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of at-risk transition-age youth. Responsibilities include individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and clinical case management within a residential setting.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or higher, along with relevant experience in mental health or social services. A valid California Driver’s License and Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Recovery Counselor, On Call at Stars Behavioral Health Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Stars Behavioral Health Group ranks #17 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In California, Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$70k across 97 listings, vs ~$82k nationally (1,456 listings).
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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