Recovery Specialist Lead - Mental Health

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

The Lead Recovery Specialist II ensures the completion of duties of clinical staff by supporting and clarifying Recovery Specialist and Peer Support Specialist roles. The position provides direct services and works with program leadership in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and services with the primary focus on meeting the physical and psychological needs of members served in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.

Full Time;

Hours:

3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Sun - Thurs

Expected starting wage range is $21.00 - $23.09. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

We pay differentials!! Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

• Three (3) years of direct service experience with psychiatric clients in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• 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, a valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
  
  Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health related field

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversees day‑to‑day service provision of assigned Recovery Specialists and Peer Support Specialists
• Shares milieu responsibility for members served with other team members
• Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relations and communications within the program
• Develops clear lines of authority and communication via an organizational chart defining agency interrelationships
• Ensures that culturally competent services are available to all members served
• Monitors and evaluates all programmatic aspects to ensure quality programming in meeting changing needs of members served
• Meets regularly with staff to formulate operating decisions to achieve positive outcomes for members served
• Demonstrates responsibility and willingness to take and provide direction
• Observes, reports, and documents social, psychiatric, and physical behavior as well as potential risks of members served
• Participates in assessing needs for in‑service trainings and their effectiveness
• Establishes and defines standards which ensure that safe practices are consistently followed within the program
• Uses a strengths‑based, client‑centered approach in all service provision and communication
• Maintains Clinical Quality Management System
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities
• Protects members served from behavior that could damage themselves or others, while maintaining their dignity and right to self‑determination
• Communicates regularly with clinical director regarding program, clinical, and staffing needs

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a culturally competent multidisciplinary team, a thorough understanding of residential rights, and knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to utilize good judgment

The physical demands here are…