Telecare Corporation·Oakland, California
The Recovery Specialist II provides direct and indirect care to members based on individual service plans and Medicaid standards. They respond to the physical and psychological needs of patients within a psychiatric health facility setting.
“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; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed
AM: 7am-3:30pm- Shift differentials for hourly staff Weekend : 5%
PM: 3pm-1130pm- Weekday- 6% : Weekend 11%
11:00pm-7:30am- Weekday- 10% - Weekend 15%
Expected starting wage is $23.00 - $ 23.71. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.
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 a part of the Telecare Family, Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.
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 have a high school diploma or G.E.D. with two years of psychiatric mental health experience, or a bachelor's degree with one year of experience. Knowledge of basic nursing skills and mental health terminology is 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.
