Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 608

Telecare Corporation; California, San Mateo (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Peer Recovery Coach I to engage and inspire individuals on their recovery journey. This role is pivotal in facilitating meaningful conversations, promoting a supportive environment, and responding to critical situations with expertise. The organization values lived experience and offers a career ladder specific to the Peer Workforce. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges. Join a team dedicated to delivering effective services that empower recovery and hope.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 16.7 days

Paid Holidays

Tuition Discounts

Free CEUs

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• One year of experience supporting members with behavioral health challenges.
• Successful completion of Peer Support or Peer Employment Training.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire members to meet their recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to promote Telecare's Recovery Culture.

Skills

Engagement Skills

De-escalation Skills

Communication Skills

Behavioral Health Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Certification

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

Tools

Company Vehicle

Job description

Description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and aim to grow this 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 served to explore, create, and meet their recovery goals. They provide consultation to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture, recognizing and respecting each member's point of view and preferences. Additionally, they respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills to support a least restrictive environment during emergencies related to mental health or addiction.

Shifts Available

Full-Time 0.8; AM | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Friday-Monday

Compensation

Expected starting wage range is $24.59 - $29.64, based on geographic location and relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Certification obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
• California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification required
• One year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members with behavioral health challenges
• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system
• Successful completion of Peer Support or Peer Employment Training
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance
• Willingness to use company vehicle for client transportation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year
• Paid Holidays & shift differentials
• Free CEUs, supervision, coaching, and mentorship
• Tuition discounts and scholarships
• Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Join Our Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver effective behavioral health services that help individuals recover their health, hopes, and dreams. We promote diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion by hiring diverse backgrounds and identities.

Serenity House

A 13-bed short-term Crisis Residential Treatment program serving adults in San Mateo County experiencing mental health crises, operating 24/7 year-round.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability. Job details may vary by position and location. Full job description provided upon interview selection.

Additional Information

If the job references a sign-on bonus, internal applicants and those employed within the last 12 months are ineligible.

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