Recovery Coach; Entry-Level Mental Health Aide

Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Aide)

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then 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 ADLs if needed, and assisting in crisis intervention. This is a critical part of the team that ensures proper care for our clients, which includes appropriate documentation per policies and procedures.

• Full-Time: AM & Overnight
• Part-Time:
  Overnight

• 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 52-hour in-service plan.
• Driving duties may be assigned, including transporting clients. Candidates must have a valid CA Driver's License and 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

Crestwood’s Santa Barbara Crisis Residential is a short‑term, voluntary, mental health Crisis Residential Treatment Program that welcomes our guests into a warm, homelike environment. Guests are provided with innovative programs that are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery.

$21 USD - $21 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. 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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