Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 342

What You Will Do to Change Lives Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self‑help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de‑escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge. Shifts Available Full‑Time | NOC | Shifts: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Sunday - Thursday What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) High School Diploma or GED Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment. California: Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA must be obtained within 120 days of hire and maintained throughout employment. Failure to obtain certification within this period will result in separation with the company. Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. What’s In It for You Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro‑rated accrual for part‑time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps. 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 and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. As part of the Telecare family, Lagos Crisis Residential Facility provides a peer‑to‑peer, community‑based, recovery‑oriented alternative to hospitalization. The 16‑bed program offers short‑stay residential services to adults ages 18‑59 who have severe and persistent mental health issues and need an intensive level of support but do not require treatment in a locked program. Assessments, individual and group therapy, and person‑centered counseling and training are provided in a supportive, home‑like environment to assist clients in living successfully in community. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Qualifications Education High School (required) GED (required) Licenses & Certifications Certified Peer Specialist (required) Peer Employment Training (required) Peer Support Training (required) Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Peer Employment, Peer Workforce If job posting references any sign‑on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Telecare Corporation