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We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce. What ...

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How much do telecare jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecare in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Telecare professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Telecare professional, you need a background in healthcare or social care, strong communication abilities, and relevant certifications such as nursing, social work, or care coordination. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, remote monitoring systems, and electronic health records is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and adaptability help build trust and effectively support clients remotely. These competencies ensure safe, effective care delivery and promote positive outcomes in virtual healthcare environments.

How does a telecare professional typically collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care?

Telecare professionals often work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and specialists, to coordinate and monitor patient care remotely. Communication is typically managed through secure digital platforms, regular virtual meetings, and detailed patient records. This collaboration helps ensure that patients receive timely interventions and holistic support, even when care is delivered remotely. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication with other providers is key to delivering effective and coordinated telecare services.

What are telecare jobs?

Telecare jobs involve providing remote support, monitoring, and care to individuals—often elderly or those with health needs—using technology such as phones, video calls, and specialized devices. These roles can include positions like telecare operators, remote health advisers, and technical support staff for telecare systems. The goal is to help people live independently and safely at home, while ensuring quick assistance is available in emergencies. Telecare professionals may work in healthcare organizations, social services, or for companies specializing in remote care technology.

What is the difference between Telecare vs Telehealth Support Specialist?

AspectTelecareTelehealth Support Specialist
Required CredentialsCertification in caregiving or health support, sometimes CPR/First AidHealthcare-related certifications, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentRemote or in-home settings assisting elderly or disabled clientsRemote support for telehealth platforms, assisting patients and providers
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, home health agenciesHospitals, telehealth companies, healthcare tech firms

Telecare primarily involves providing remote support and assistance to individuals in their homes, focusing on daily living and safety. Telehealth Support Specialists typically assist with telehealth platform operations, helping patients navigate virtual healthcare services. While both roles are remote and healthcare-related, Telecare emphasizes direct client support, whereas Telehealth Support Specialists focus on technical and administrative support within telehealth systems.

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What states have the most Telecare jobs? States with the most job openings for Telecare jobs include:
Infographic showing various Telecare job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,178 per year, or $22.2 per hour.
Peer Recovery Coach (On Call)

Peer Recovery Coach (On Call)

Telecare

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$24.59 - $29.64/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Telecare Corporation rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

332nd of 865 rated healthcare providers


Job description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The Peer Recovery Coach I engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with members served that assist the members to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Recovery Coaches provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Recovery Coaches respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for members served experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.
Shifts Available:
On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed
Expected starting wage range is $24.59 - $29.64. 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 Diploma or GED required
  • Peer Certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
    • California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
  • One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges
  • Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
  • Successful completion of Peer Support Training or Peer Employment Training.
  • 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.
Canyon Vista is a 57 unit transitional and permanent supportive housing (PSH) program serving adults in San Mateo County with serious mental illness. Telecare will provide onsite case management, housing stabilization and rehabilitative services to tenants living in transitional and PSH units. Services onsite will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by position and location
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery, Peer Employment Training, PET
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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About Telecare

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Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

Industry

Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

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