Recovery Coach | Entry-Level Mental Health Aide

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Recovery Coach to support clients on their recovery journeys and to provide supervision-assisted group activities. The role emphasizes monitoring clients, facilitating rehabilitation groups, and aiding in daily living activities while ensuring compassionate, compliant care.

The position involves crisis intervention alongside detailed documentation and on-call shifts (AM, PM, NOC) with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as applicable in a psychiatric setting.
• In the absence of two years of experience, training may be substituted. This training will be based on, but not limited to, the in-service plan for 52 hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and communicating with clients.
• Providing rehabilitation groups under supervision.
• Assisting with client ADLs when needed.
• Assisting in crisis intervention.
• Documentation per policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

2 years clinical experience in psychiatric setting

52-hour in-service training option

Job description

Recovery Coach | Entry-Level Mental Health Aide

Bakersfield, California, United States

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Aide)

Job Duties: The Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Aide) is responsible for monitoring and communicating with clients, providing rehabilitation groups under supervision, supporting client ADLs if needed, and assisting in crisis intervention. This is a critical part of the team to ensure proper care for our clients, including appropriate documentation per policies and procedures.

Schedule:

• On‑Call: AM, PM, & NOC (Must be available weekends)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.


• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as applicable in a psychiatric setting.


• In the absence of two years of experience, training may be substituted. This training will be based on, but not limited to, the in‑service plan for 52 hours.


• Driving duties may be assigned, including the transportation of clients. Candidates must have a valid CA Driver's License and pass a DMV driving history check.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full‑Time Employees Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Vacation


• Sick Leave Buy Back


• 401(k) Retirement


• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates


• Competitive Pay


• Paid Holidays


• Service Awards


• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Crestwood has provided residential mental health recovery services in Bakersfield since 1998. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Center and Psychiatric Health Facility are innovative programs based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:

$23 - $23 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [e-mail].

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