Recovery Specialist II - On Call- Indio - Mental Health #322

Telecare Corporation•Indio, CA

99d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist II provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served, delivering direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. The position is with Telecare, whose mission is to provide behavioral health services that help people recover their health, hopes, and dreams. The Riverside County Psychiatric Health Facility is a 16-bed locked acute inpatient program serving adults aged 18 and older who have serious mental illness and are experiencing an acute mental health emergency. Admission may be voluntary or involuntary, and the average stay is five to seven days. This is an on-call position with AM, PM, and overnight shifts available, with days varying as needed. The expected starting wage is $22 per hour; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience beyond minimum requirements. The role includes supporting members’ daily needs and safety, documenting and monitoring behavior and care, assisting with admissions and discharges, and participating in therapeutic activities. Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, twisting, reaching, and grasping; occasional sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; and exposure to uneven walking surfaces and hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens, hospital waste, chemicals, and infectious materials.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
For all programs and Fresno County MHRC: high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a BA/BS and one year of experience in a mental health setting.
For Nebraska: bachelor’s degree, or two years of coursework and two years of training/experience, or two years of lived experience.
For Santa Cruz PHF programs: high school diploma or GED and one year of experience, which may include lived experience or work in other medical professions with co-occurring mental health conditions.
For Washington programs: high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a BA/BS and one year of mental health experience.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions and of mental and physical health conditions and terminology.
CNA certification or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing-skills knowledge.
Proficient understanding of client advocacy and client rights under Title 17 and Title 9.
For Washington programs, hold a current Washington credential appropriate to the position, with a minimum requirement of Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); other WADOH licenses or certifications may be considered.
Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification with acceptable results.
If driving is required, have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance at employment and maintain them throughout employment.
Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventions.
Good communication skills.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to interview members served to determine client needs.
For Fresno County MHRC, work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Establish, maintain, and co-facilitate therapeutic relationships with members served, modeling a hopeful and positive attitude and constructive coping and problem-solving.
Attend and participate in community meetings and groups.
Chart and observe client behavior.
Document activities of daily living, responses to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate.
Admit and discharge members served as assigned and complete associated documentation.
Collect stool, urine, and other specimens as requested for assigned clients.
Obtain client vital signs and weights as assigned.
Assist members served with hygienic care.
Assist at mealtimes by distributing trays, pouring beverages, and feeding members who need assistance.
Monitor clients, including conducting rounds and supervising seclusion, restraint, and smoke breaks.
Assist with client outings, which may include driving.
Practice body substance precautions at all times.
For Fresno County MHRC assignments, implement behavior interventions and ABA principles according to behavior intervention plans.
For Fresno County MHRC assignments, mentor new staff and provide training support.
For Fresno County MHRC assignments, assist leadership with problem-solving and crisis management for assigned clients.
For inpatient program assignments, assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
For outpatient program assignments, evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.