Telecare Corporation·Alameda County, California
The Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to individuals and groups within a mental health facility. Responsibilities include supporting members in recovering their health and transporting clients to appointments using a company vehicle.
“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 Residential Counselor provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of members served.
Shifts Available: On-Call |Shifts and days vary as needed
Expected starting wage range is $23.00 - $23.71. 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.
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.
Jay Mahler Recovery Center (JMRC) is a 16-bed facility providing intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment for adults aged 18+ who are experiencing a mental health emergency. Residents have previously been diagnosed with serious mental illness, and may have a co-occurring substance use disorder.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
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 have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct service experience in a mental health setting. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance are required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.