Recovery Coach | Entry-Level Mental Health Aide

Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Aide)

Be among the first 25 applicants. We are looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and desire to work with an organization that puts people first. If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self‑directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive.

The Recovery Coach (Entry‑Level Mental Health Aide) is responsible for monitoring and communicating with clients, providing rehabilitation groups under supervision, supporting client ADL’s if needed, and assisting in crisis intervention. This role is critical to ensuring proper care for our clients, which includes appropriate documentation per policies and procedures.

On Call

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as applicable in a psychiatric setting.
• In the absence of two years of experience, training may be substituted. This training will be based on, but not limited to, the in‑service plan for 52 hours.
• Driving duties may be assigned, including the transportation of clients. Candidates must have a valid CA Driver's License and successfully pass a DMV driving history check.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Freise Hope House, a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program, provides a voluntary, short‑term, safe place to land for guests experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Our guests are greeted into a warm, homelike environment, and we provide them with a variety of recovery‑based tools such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), and Trauma‑Informed Approaches to help them manage their symptoms and develop skills to live effectively in the community.

$21 USD – $21 USD per hour.

At Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers. We deliver industry‑leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood family and the benefits available:

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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