On Call Residential Counselor - Mental Health 604

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday diffs

CEUs & supervision

Tuition discount

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K/ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in Downey, CA seeks a Residential Counselor to provide direct and indirect services to individuals and groups, supporting recovery and engagement. Shifts are on-call: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, 11:30 PM–7:30 AM.

Starting wage is $23.00 per hour. Geographic pay differentials apply; starting pay is commensurate with experience above minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or a GED equivalent.
• At least one year of direct service experience in a mental health setting.
• Valid and current driver's license with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect services to individuals and groups.
• Supports residents in daily living and treatment goals.
• Participates in crisis and group activities as assigned.

Skills

Direct service experience

Driver's license

Company vehicle use

Personal vehicle use

Willingness to drive clients

Education

High School/GED

Associates (preferred)

Job description

Description

\"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:

On-Call | Shifts: 7:00 AM -3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Sunday - Saturday

Expected starting wage 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
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

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.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
• 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
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

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

Residential Case Manager, Residential Mental Health Worker

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

• High School (required)
• GED (required)
• Associates (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.