Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 135

Telecare Corporation; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 32,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Online University Tuition Discount

Free CEUs and Supervision for BBS License

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is looking for a Peer Recovery Coach I in Modesto, California. The Peer Recovery Coach engages with members to inspire and assist them in achieving their recovery goals. Responsibilities include facilitating meaningful conversations and promoting a supportive recovery culture.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED, relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition discounts. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience supporting members with behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage and facilitate conversations with members to help meet recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to the team to support the Recovery Culture.
• Respond to situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills.

Skills

Community Programs Peer Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with behavioral health challenges

De-escalation skills

Education

Peer Support Training

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 I engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with members served that assist the members to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Recovery Coaches 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

Full-Time | 10-Hour Shift | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $21.00 - $23.24. 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
• Community Programs Peer staff must be certified prior to hire.
• One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served 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 your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, 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 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.

In Stanislaus County, Telecare's MHSA-funded FSP are high‑intensity FSP services are available through our Westside Stanislaus Homeless Outreach Program (SHOP), Partnership TRAC, Josie's TRAC, and MRS TRAC. This cluster of programs provides services to a mix of populations including adults, older adults, transition‑aged young adults, individuals with co‑occurring disorders, those who are uninsured or underinsured, and persons representing underserved groups in Stanislaus County.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by position and location

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

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

The full job description will be provided if selected for an interview.

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