Compassionate Mental Health Residential Counselor - Part-time

Telecare Corporation; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Residential Counselor – Mental Health 604 to provide direct and indirect services to individuals and groups in our Downey location. You will support clients, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain treatment goals in a structured setting.

Shifts include Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-11:30pm. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct service experience in a mental health setting are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED required.
• At least 1 year of direct service experience in a mental health setting.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle for meetings with mileage reimbursement at IRS rates.

Responsibilities

• The Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to individuals and groups.
• Shifts available: Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Skills

Direct service experience

Willingness to drive clients

Mileage reimbursement willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID031075

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• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Downey, CA 90242, USA

Description

Residential Counselor – Mental Health 604

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of members served.

Shifts Available:

Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Expected starting wage range is $23.00

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
• At least one (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Crisis Residential Treatment programs will provide short-term, 24/7 crisis residential services for adults ages 18+ via 16 beds at Telecare Citrus House- 7225 Leeds Street, RTP-D, Downey, CA 90242.Services will help clients in acute psychiatric distress avoid inpatient hospitalization, emergency services, and incarceration; regain their stability in a safe, homelike environment; begin working toward longer-term recovery goals; and establish linkages with stable housing and ongoing treatment.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

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