--- title: Recovery Counselor at STARS in Sacramento, CA description: STARS is hiring for the Recovery Counselor role in Sacramento, CA. Pays $21.02–$25.22 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/recovery-counselor-at-stars-01a0b15f-842c-7db6-8d3e-06701dfb1b62 date: 2026-10-24T00:17:20Z og_description: Join STARS as Recovery Counselor in Sacramento, CA. Pays $21.02–$25.22 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/faos41.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Sacramento, CA | | **Salary** | $21.02/hr - $25.22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for STARS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for STARS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $43,000 a year (median $43,000). ## Description # **Partner with us in making a positive change!** Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. **Job Title:** Recovery Counselor, FT **Division/Program:** Capital Star Crisis Residential Program **Starting Compensation:** 21.02 - 25.22 USD Per Hour **Working Location:** Sacramento: Crisis Residential Program (In-person position) **Working Hours/Shift:** Full-Time, Sunday-Thursday, PM Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm) **Why Join Our Team?**  - **Competitive Compensation**: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. - **Generous Time Off**: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. **Comprehensive Benefits Package**: - Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. **Professional Growth Opportunities**: - On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. - Career development programs designed to help you grow. - Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). **Employee Recognition & Rewards**: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication **What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):** · **Licensing**: Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy. · **Certification:** Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification required (can be obtained after hire). · **Education/Experience:** **Recovery Counselor I:** High school diploma (or equivalent) plus one year of full-time experience in consumer-directed services within a mental health, healthcare, or social services setting. **Recovery Counselor II:** ***Requires one of the following education and experience combinations:*** · Associate degree: Plus, six years of experience in the mental health field. · Bachelor’s Degree (Mental Health Field): Plus, four years of experience in the mental health field. · Master’s Degree (Mental Health Field): Plus, two years of experience in the mental health field. **How you will make a difference (job overview):** This position has primary responsibility for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, or designee, in most cases, but some tasks are accomplished independently**.** **Division/Program Overview:** · **Programs:** Voluntary Residential Program for Transition-Age Youth (TAY) · **Population Served:** At-risk Transition-Age Youth (TAY) needing a higher level of care short of psychiatric hospitalization | Capacity: Up to 15 youth · **Facility & Setting:** 24/7 Voluntary Residential Facility · **Clinical Services:** Individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and clinical case management · **Length of Stay:** Extended residential treatment timeline *(varies based on individual stabilization, recovery, and housing transition goals)* · **Skills & Transition:** o Educational guidance, vocational training/support, and housing placement/location assistance o Recovery-oriented care, peer support, life skills development, and community connection building **Learn more about SBHG at**: **For Additional Information:** Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com ## Skills - Licensing - Auto Insurance - Driving ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employee Programs ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Substance Abuse Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Peer Recovery Coach / Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services/peer-recovery-coach-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 275110 jobs - [Sacramento, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/sacramento?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5453 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2596 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 275110 jobs - [Sacramento, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/sacramento?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5453 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2596 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)