Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 168

Davita Inc.; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach I to engage and support members in their recovery journey. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, peer certification, and experience in behavioral health, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year

Nine Paid Holidays & shift differentials

Free CEUs and supervision for BBS license

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification in California before hire.
• One year supporting members with behavioral health challenges.
• Successful completion of Peer Support or Peer Employment Training.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire, and facilitate conversations with members.
• Provide consultation to promote a supportive Recovery Culture.
• Respond to critical situations with engagement and de-escalation.

Skills

Engagement skills

De-escalation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Certification

Job description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and aim to grow within our 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 to explore, create, and meet their recovery goals. They provide consultation to promote Telecare's Recovery Culture, recognizing each member's preferences and integrating them into services. They respond to critical situations with engagement and de-escalation skills to support a least restrictive environment during emergencies related to mental health or addiction.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time; AM | 8:00am-4:30pm | Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $21.00 - $22.52, with geographic pay differentials based on location. Starting pay depends on relevant experience above minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Certification obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
• In California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA before hire and maintained throughout employment
• One year or part-time equivalent supporting members with behavioral health challenges
• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
• Successful completion of Peer Support or Peer Employment Training
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, with willingness to use personal vehicle for work (reimbursed weekly at IRS rate)

What's In It For You

• Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year for full-time employees
• Nine Paid Holidays & shift differentials (6% for PM, 10% for Overnight); Weekend differentials (5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, 15% for Weekend Overnight)
• Free CEUs, supervision for BBS license, coaching, mentorship
• Online tuition discounts and 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 effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovery. We promote diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion by hiring peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Our services at TABS are based on the Assertive Community Treatment model, offering advocacy, outreach, benefits and housing assistance, skills training, and counseling.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*Position and location may vary

Full job description provided upon interview. Internal applicants and those employed within Telecare in the past 12 months are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.

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