Peer Support Specialist FT PM/NOC - Mental Health 342

Ultipro; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free CEUs

Tuition Discount

Medical Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Lagos Crisis Residential Facility in Riverside, CA is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist to engage with adults and assist in recovery goals. The role emphasizes peer-led support within a recovery-centered system and requires strong de-escalation skills for crisis situations.

Benefits include PTO, CEUs, tuition discounts, and comprehensive insurance. Shifts available include PM and NOC with weekend and weekday options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• California: CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care.
• 1-2 years in working with clients with psychiatric challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance in your name.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage, inspire, and facilitate conversations to support recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to promote Telecare’s RCCS Recovery Culture.
• Respond to critical situations with de-escalation to maintain a least restrictive environment.

Skills

Peer Certification

Behavioral Health Experience

Client Interaction

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Riverside, CA - Riverside Lagos
Riverside, CA 92503, USA

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

Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists 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 Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.

Shifts Available:

(1) Full-Time | PM | Shifts: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Days: Sunday - Thursday

(1) Full-Time | NOC | Shifts: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Friday - Monday

Expected starting wage is $23.00. 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
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment
  • California: Must be Certified with Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification from CalMHSA.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
• 1 -2 years of experience working with clients suffering from psychiatric struggles.
• 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: 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.
• 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

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.

As part of the Telecare family, Lagos Crisis Residential Facility provides a peer-to-peer, community-based, recovery-oriented alternative to hospitalization. The 16-bed program offers short-stay residential services to adults ages 18-59 who have severe and persistent mental health issues and need an intensive level of support but do not require treatment in a locked program. Assessments, individual and group therapy, and person-centered counseling and training are provided in a supportive, home-like environment to assist clients in living successfully in community.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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