Residential Counselor II - Mental Health 352

“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 a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

About the Role

The Residential Counselor II provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of members served. This role is distinguished from the Residential Counselor by additional years of experience and the ability to proficiently perform job functions and meet position standards.

Schedule

• Short-Hour | AM Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Days: Sunday and Monday

Pay

Expected starting wage range is $28.27 - $34.54. 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.

Requirements

• High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
• At least three (3) years of direct service experience in a mental health setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and 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
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply

Benefits

• 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 NOC Shift
• Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff:
  • 5% for Weekend AM Shift
  • 11% for Weekend PM Shift
  • 15% for Weekend NOC 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

About the Program

The Muriel Wright Recovery Center CRT is a 15-bed, voluntary crisis residential treatment center on Santa Clara County’s Muriel Wright behavioral health campus in San Jose, California. The CRT is co-located on the same campus as the Substance Use Treatment Services (SUTS) program. The program was created as an alternative to and diversion from Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS), acute psychiatric hospitalization, and incarceration.

The CRT will serve a co-ed population with 90% male and 10% female census predicted; all referrals will be persons with justice-involved mental health status. The average length of stay for this program is 14-21 days. The Muriel Wright Recovery Center CRT program is under contract with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.