Peer Recovery Team Lead - Mental Health 605

"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

What You Will Do to Change Lives

In this entry level management position and under direct supervision of the Clinical Director or Administrator, the Peer Recovery Team Lead supervises multidisciplinary teams, coordinates service needs, and collaborates with other services and agencies. The Peer Recovery Team Lead completes assessments and determines the appropriate level of services for new members served.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | DAY | Shifts: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Days: Tuesday - Saturday

Expected starting wage range is $71,760.00 - $73,079.74. 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)

• California: 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.




• Three (3) years of experience or part-time equivalent supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges
• For Los Angeles County CRTs experience must be three (3) years or part-time equivalent of experience supporting individuals with mental disabilities
• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What'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 mentorship

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• For more information visit:https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

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.

The Crisis Residential Treatment programs will provide short-term, 24/7 crisis residential services for adults ages 18+ via 16 beds at Telecare Olive House- 14149 Bucher Ave, RTP-D, Sylmar, CA 91342. Services will help clients in acute psychiatric distress avoid inpatient hospitalization, emergency services, and incarceration; regain their stability in a safe, homelike environment; begin working toward longer-term recovery goals; and establish linkages with stable housing and ongoing treatment.

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.