Recovery Specialist I On-Call - Mental Health 254

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About The Position

The Recovery Specialist I is an entry-level role providing care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The position provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. This is an on-call role covering vacations, paid time off, and similar absences, with day or night shifts needed. The role is part of Telecare’s Tumwater Evaluation and Treatment (E&T), a 16-bed inpatient secure facility for adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness who are experiencing a mental health emergency. The expected starting wage range is $17.13–$19.58 per hour, with a full wage range up to $22.91. Pay depends on geographic location and relevant experience. Shift differentials may apply for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a BA/BS and one year of experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, and mental and physical health conditions and terminology.
• Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the applicant as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
• Willingness to obtain a Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor certification.
• A current Washington State credential appropriate to the position, issued through the Washington Department of Health. Minimum credential requirement is Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• First-time AAC applicants may have a 30–90-day processing period before approval and active credentials are issued.

Nice To Haves

• Other Washington Department of Health licenses or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide care responsive to the physical and psychological needs of members served.
• Provide direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.
• Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal or company vehicle.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 16.7 days in the first year for full-time employees.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for overnight shifts.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shifts, 11% for weekend PM shifts, and 15% for weekend overnight shifts.
• Free continuing education units, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED