Recovery Specialist -Driver; On Call - Behavioral Health

Telecare's Mission

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, Sanger Place MHRC (Mental Health Rehabilitation Center) is a 15-bed sub‑acute, secure, psychiatric care facility for adults ages 18‑59 with serious mental illness and developmental disability.

On Call; NOC 11:00 pm - 7:30 am;
Days varies as needed.

Expected starting wage is $21. 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).

Provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served, consistent with recovery‑centered care principles.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• Assists in the welcoming, admissions, and discharge processes
• Supports and coaches members served in activities of daily living
• Ensures safety of members served through monitoring and observation, completing related documentation
• Monitors and assists members served at mealtime
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
• Assists with outings for members served by driving Program van and/or own vehicle
• Participates in/facilitates rehabilitation therapy groups and activities, as needed
• Implements treatment or plans of care
• Helps create a recovery environment through interactions with staff and members served
• Collects stool, urine, and other specimens, from members served, as assigned
• Obtains vital signs and weights, as assigned
• Practices standard precautions at all times
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
• Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques
• Informs the charge nurse of observed behaviors and conditions
• Observes, records, and reports social, psychiatric, and physical behavior of members served; has the ability to recognize changes in milieu of members served and make modifications in care‑giving methods accordingly
• Reviews admission documentation and assists in collecting assessment data
• Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi‑cultural populations (e.g., exposure through family relationships, volunteering, or other previous experience(s) or coursework)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment 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 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.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage…