Recovery Counselor - On-Call
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Stars Behavioral Health Group as a Recovery Counselor – $21/hr On-Call in United States. Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters.
Key Responsibilities
- term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18
- vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www. starsinc. com/stars
- inc/ For Additional Information: mlawrence@starsinc. com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 18.06
- 25.29. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. We are committed to providing a career
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $21/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Stars Behavioral Health Group as a Recovery Counselor – $21/hr On-Call.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Recovery Counselor - On-Call at Stars Behavioral Health Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Mental Health Counseling position at Stars Behavioral Health Group 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: $21/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Orange, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Care, Psychosocial Needs, Self-Help Skills, Hygiene, Grooming, Role Modeling, Client Interaction, Activity Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Recovery Counselor provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients through both direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties involve promoting and assisting clients with self-help skills, encouraging socialization, acting as a role model, and transporti...
Benefits package: Competitive compensation, Generous time off with vacation and holiday pay, Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, Voluntary benefits, Professional growth with on-the-job training and paid CEU opportunities, Career development programs, Supervision for BBS hours, Employee recognition & rewards. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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