Peer Support Specialist (On Call) - Mental Health 194

DescriptionWe have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare.We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.What You Will Do to Change LivesPeer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.Shifts Available:On-Call | AM | Shifts and days vary as neededExpected starting wage range is $21.38 - $25.76. 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 Diploma or GEDPeer Certification must be maintained throughout employment oCalifornia: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA must be obtained within 120 days of your date of hire and maintained throughout employment. Failure to obtain certification within this period will result in separation with the company.Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of careWhat's In It for You*Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.Nine Paid Holidays & 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)Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorshipOnline University Tuition Discount and Company ScholarshipsMedical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership PlanFor more information visit:https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefitsJoin Our Compassionate TeamTelecare'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.The Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute psychiatric inpatient program for adults aged 18+, diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), experiencing a mental health emergency and require intensive treatment and support.EOE AA M/F/V/Disability*May vary by location and position typeFull Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.Peer Employment, Peer WorkforceIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. Qualifications EducationHigh School (required) GED (required) Licenses & CertificationsCertified Peer Specialist (required) Peer Employment Training (required) Peer Support Training (required)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.