Recovery Specialist II (Part Time) - Mental Health 194

Main Template • Santa Cruz, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist II provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The Recovery Specialist II provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. The Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute psychiatric inpatient program for adults aged 18+, diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), experiencing a mental health emergency and require intensive treatment and support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience to include lived experience, previous work experience in other medical professions working with co-morbid mental health conditions, such as CNA’s Emergency Medical Technicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, as well as mental and physical health conditions and terminologies.
• Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge.
• 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 be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served.
• Provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
• Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs
• Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
• Coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount
• Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED