Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 609

Telecare Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,875 - 40,832; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Nine Paid Holidays

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading behavioral health services provider in California is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to engage and inspire members in achieving their recovery goals. The role involves promoting a recovery-focused culture, responding to critical situations, and requires relevant certifications and experience in behavioral health. Competitive pay range from $24.59 to $29.64 per hour is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance plans, and an employee stock ownership plan.

Qualifications

• Peer Certification must be obtained prior to hire.
• Experience supporting members with behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engages and inspires members to explore their recovery goals.
• Promotes and reinforces Telecare's Recovery Culture.
• Responds to critical situations with appropriate engagement.

Skills

Engagement and facilitation skills

De-escalation skills

Peer support experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

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 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 | DAYS | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $24.59 - $29.64. 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
• Peer Certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
  • California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
• 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.
• 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 and Sick Leave: For Full-Time Employees
• 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.

Santa Clara Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program serves adults age 18+ diagnosed with a severe mental illness. AOT serves individuals who are high utilizers of mental health services and are considered to be high risk for psychiatric hospitalization, and/or have been incarcerated.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by position and location

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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