Recovery Specialist I On-Call - Mental Health 254

Telecare Corporation • Tumwater, WA

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist I is an entry-level position providing care responsive to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The role provides direct and indirect services in accordance with individual service plans and Medicaid standards. This is an on-call position covering vacations and paid time off, with day or night shifts needed. The assigned pay range depends on the geographic location where the role is performed, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The expected starting wage range is $17.13–$19.58 per hour, with the full wage range extending to $22.91. Shift differentials may apply depending on assigned shifts. The position is with Tumwater Evaluation and Treatment, a 16-bed inpatient secure facility for adults age 18 and older experiencing a mental health emergency and diagnosed with serious mental illness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and one year of experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, as well as mental and physical health conditions and terminology.
• Valid, current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
• Willingness to obtain Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor certification. The position requires a current Washington State credential appropriate to the role and issued through the Washington Department of Health. Minimum credential requirement is Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); other WADOH licenses or certifications may be considered. First-time AAC applications may take 30–90 days to process before approval and active credentials are issued.

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, as needed.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 16.7 days in the first year for full-time employees.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials: 6% for PM shift and 10% for overnight shift; weekend differentials are 5% for weekend AM, 11% for weekend PM, 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