Telecare Corporation·Tumwater, Washington
The Recovery Specialist I provides care that addresses the physical and psychological needs of members served, adhering to recovery-centered care principles. This role supports clients experiencing a significant mental health crisis in a 16-bed secure inpatient unit.
The Recovery Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles.
Expected starting wage range is $17.13 - $19.58.
The full wage range goes up to $22.91.
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.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High school or G.E.D.
Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations (e.g., exposure through family relationships, volunteering, or other previous experience(s) or coursework)
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.
Program Type: Acute
A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.
# of Beds: 16 beds
Adult residents of Washington state, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and are currently experiencing a significant crisis in their lives. A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.
Any individual who has a co-occurring medical condition that requires more than an outpatient level of care will be excluded from the program.
Sexually violent offenders being detained pursuant to RCW 71.09 or high risk sex offenders classified by the local law enforcement agencies are excluded from admission.
Any individual with any pending (not dismissed or otherwise disposed) felony charge shall be excluded from admission. Individuals released on a Temporary Release (TR) may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the DCR.
Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
We believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed to our clients on their recovery journey. Our 16-bed secure facility includes a full staff of nurses, peer recovery coaches, recovery specialists and psychiatric prescribers.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Behavioral Health, Case Manager, Case Management, Mental Health
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Applicants must possess a High School diploma or GED and demonstrate sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations through prior experience or coursework. The role involves shifts that can be 12.5 hours long, either day or night.
Market context
Washington behavioral health settings often need entry-level recovery support staff who can work long day or night shifts and respond calmly to diverse patient needs. Competition can be strong because employers look for a high school diploma or GED plus demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health and multicultural populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm shift length and experience examples before applying.