Recovery Specialist II - Mental Health 645

Main Template•Perris, CA

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist II provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The role delivers direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. This is a new startup program with an expected start date of December 14, 2026. The position is based at the Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), located on the Wellness Village Campus. The MHRC operates 24/7 and serves 50 individuals who are Incompetent to Stand Trial or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care. It provides residential beds for male and female clients and primarily serves IST consumers referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office, or Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health. It also supports individuals requiring residential services through Laura’s Law/AOT and other diversion programs. Full-time shifts are available: AM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; PM, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; and NOC, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. Each shift has Tuesday–Saturday and Sunday–Thursday schedule options. Expected starting wage is $23.00; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a bachelor's degree 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.
Proficient understanding of client advocacy and client rights as defined in Title 17 and Title 9.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have hands-on CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications on the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to transport clients.
Successful completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions checks, and degree or license verification.
Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a CNA or equivalent documentation of nursing skills knowledge.

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.
Use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.

Benefits

Paid time off accrued each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
Free continuing education units.
Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.