Recovery Specialist I - Mental Health 263
 Telecare Corporation | |
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), company vehicle
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 United States, Washington, McCleary | |
| 322 South Birch Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 07, 2025 | |
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Description
"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives The Recovery Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles. Shifts Available: Full-time: 7:00pm - 7:30 am Expected starting wage range is $17.10 - $20.61. The full wage range goes up to $24.12. 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)
What's In It For You*
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. [INSERT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION] EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Behavioral Health, Case Manager, Case Management, Mental Health If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. POSITION SUMMARY The Recovery Specialist I/Behavioral Health Specialist/Mental Health Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served, and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders * Assists in the welcome, admission, and discharge processes * Supports and coaches members served in activities of daily living * Ensures safety of members served through monitoring and observation; completes related documentation * Monitors and assists members at mealtime * Attends and participates in community meetings and groups * Participates in and facilitates rehabilitation therapy groups and activities, as needed * Implements treatment of care plans * Helps to create a recovery environment through interactions with staff and members served * Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested on assigned members served * Obtains vital signs and weights, as assigned * Practices standard precautions at all times * Participates actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings * Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques * Informs the charge nurse of observed behaviors and conditions * Observes, records, and reports client social, psychiatric, and physical behavior; demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and makes modifications in care giving methods * Reviews admission documentation and assists in collecting assessment data * If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training except for SUTS (Substance Use Treatment) programs * If employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * High school or G.E.D. * Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations (e.g., exposure through family relationships, volunteering, or other previous experience(s) or coursework) * For Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Programs - must be registered or enrolled in Drug and Alcohol certification training * For Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) - must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate in the state of operation * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment * All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply Preferred: * Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, twist, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability Education
High School (required)
GED (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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