Peer Recovery Coach II - Mental Health 605

Telecare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecare is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach II to engage and inspire individuals in their recovery journey. The role involves coaching other Peer Support professionals and providing supervision. A High School Diploma and Peer Support Certification are required, along with relevant experience in behavioral health. With a commitment to cultural diversity, Telecare aims to provide compassionate support and build a diverse team.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year

Nine Paid Holidays

Free CEUs and Supervision for BBS Associate License

Online University Tuition Discount

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K

Qualifications

• Two years experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges.
• Complete Peer Support Training.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire members in their recovery goals.
• Coach and guide other Peer Support professionals.
• Respond to critical situations with high-level engagement.

Skills

Behavioral health support

Coaching

De-escalation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Peer Recovery Coach II engages, inspires and facilitates meaningful conversations with members which assist the members to explore, create and meet their own recovery goals. The PRC II serves to coach and guide other Peer Support professionals in the delivery of peer support services. PRC II provide peer services supervision in collaboration with the clinical supervisor and act as the peer services consultant to program leadership and other staff. The Peer Recovery Coach II may deliver educational supervision groups on the unique discipline of peer support services and the roles of peer support professionals.

Peer Recovery Coaches II provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Recovery Coaches respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for members served experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.

Shifts Available:

Short Hour .4; NOC 11:00 pm - 7:30 am; Friday and Saturday

Expected starting wage range is $21.49 - $26.25. 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 Diploma or GED required

• Certified Peer Specialist and/or completed Peer Support Training

• Two (2) years or part-time equivalent of experience supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges

• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care

• Successful completion of Peer Support Training or Peer Employment Training.

• 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.

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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 Olive House- 14149 Bucher Ave, RTP-D, Sylmar, CA 91342. 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 position and location

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

Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery, Peer Employment Training, PET

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

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