Short Hour Recovery Specialist I - Mental Health 254

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Recovery Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles.  

Shifts Available: 

Full-Time | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $17.13 - $19.58. The full wage range goes up to $22.91.  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 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)   

What’s In It For You* 

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year  


• 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. 

Program Type: Acute

To Make Referrals: A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.

# of Beds: 16 beds

Who We Serve: Adult residents of Washington state, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and are currently experiencing a significant crisis in their lives. A Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) will evaluate individuals referred by community hospitals. If individuals are found to need emergency involuntary detainment, they will be admitted to the inpatient unit.

We Cannot Accept:

• Any individual who has a co-occurring medical condition that requires more than an outpatient level of care will be excluded from the program.


• Sexually violent offenders being detained pursuant to RCW 71.09 or high risk sex offenders classified by the local law enforcement agencies are excluded from admission.


• Any individual with any pending (not dismissed or otherwise disposed) felony charge shall be excluded from admission. Individuals released on a Temporary Release (TR) may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the DCR.

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About the Program: We believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed to our clients on their recovery journey. Our 16-bed secure facility includes a full staff of nurses, peer recovery coaches, recovery specialists and psychiatric prescribers.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Behavioral Health, Case Manager, Case Management, Mental Health 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.