Recovery Specialist II (Full-Time) - Mental Health 270

About the Role

Telecare Fern Lodge Behavioral Wellness provides intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment for adults in a secure, recovery‑oriented environment. The facility operates 24 hours a day with registered nurses, clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers delivering comprehensive support through Telecare’s Recovery‑Centered Clinical System (RCCS), which emphasizes trauma‑informed, “no‑force first” practices, choice‑making skills, and harm‑reduction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that addresses the physical and psychological needs of members.
• Deliver direct and indirect services through individualized service plans in accordance with Medicaid standards.
• Assist with de‑escalation as needed and attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Support residents in building independence, self‑responsibility, and successful transitions to less restrictive settings.
• Participate in comprehensive evaluation, risk assessment, psychiatric assessment, peer support, group meetings, recreational activities, rehabilitation programming, and supportive counseling.
• Administer and manage medication as part of the treatment plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric mental‑health setting, or a BA/BS with one (1) year of mental‑health experience.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills, interventions, and mental/physical health conditions and terminology.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent documentation of nursing skills is acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree; or two (2) years of coursework plus two (2) years of training/experience; or two (2) years of lived experience.
• Must attend CPI training and be able to assist with de‑escalation.
• Current Washington Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) certification or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential issued by the Washington Department of Health.
• First‑time AAC applicants should anticipate a 30‑90 day processing period; other Washington State licenses/certifications may be considered.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave for full‑time employees.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials: 6 % for PM shift, 10 % for Overnight shift; weekend differentials of 5 % (Weekend AM), 11 % (Weekend PM), and 15 % (Weekend Overnight).
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs), coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Pay

The starting wage range is $19.67 – $23.71 per hour, with a full range up to $27.75 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials based on the employee’s location, and shift differentials are added on top of the base rate as described in the Benefits section.

Schedule

Full‑time position with shifts on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM (overnight). Shift and weekend differentials apply as noted above.