Telecare Corporation·Placerville, California
The Recovery Specialist II delivers care addressing the physical and psychological needs of members served, providing direct and indirect services based on individual service plans and Medicaid standards. This role requires flexibility as shifts are on-call and hours/days vary as needed.
“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 Recovery Specialist II provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The Recovery Specialist II provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.
Shifts Available: On Call; Hours and Days vary as needed
Expected starting wage range is $19.28 - $23.24.
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.
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)
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High school diploma or G.E.D and two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting
Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, as well as mental and physical health conditions and terminologies
Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
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, Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked hospital facility providing acute inpatient psychiatric treatment to adults aged 18+, diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
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.
Candidates must possess either a high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting, or a BA/BS with one year of mental health experience. Essential requirements include knowledge of basic nursing skills, mental/physical health conditions, a valid driver's license, and willingness to transport clients using personal or company vehicles.
Market context
California mental health programs often need on-call recovery staff who can support clients in psychiatric settings and respond to changing coverage needs. This role is competitive because it asks for both practical mental health experience and basic nursing knowledge, plus a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience level matches the education and setting requirements before applying.