Recovery Specialist II - Mental Health 194
About The Position
The Recovery Specialist II provides care responsive to the physical and psychological needs of members served, delivering direct and indirect services in accordance with individual service plans and Medicaid standards. The role is based at the Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility, a 16-bed locked acute psychiatric inpatient program for adults aged 18 and older with serious mental illness who are experiencing a mental health emergency and require intensive treatment and support. This is a short-hour position working 16 hours per week on alternating schedules: Week 1, Sunday and Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Week 2, Monday and Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The expected starting wage range is $26.31–$31.72, with geographic differentials and starting pay based on relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of experience, which may include lived experience or work in another medical profession with co-morbid mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, and of mental and physical health conditions and terminology.
- Certification as a CNA or equivalent documentation of nursing skills knowledge is acceptable.
- 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 hold CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications from hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Employment is contingent on successful completion and acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required, a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served.
- Provide direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.
Benefits
- Eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week earn paid time off each pay period for vacation and personal needs, 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 shift and 10% for NOC shift.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM shift, 11% for Weekend PM shift, and 15% for Weekend NOC shift.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
