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Eliot Community Human Services

Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,643 / year median in Massachusetts

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Join Eliot
  • A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose.
You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth.
Benefit eligible positions include:
Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement Savings
  • 401(k) with employer match Wellness & Family Support
  • Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources Financial Security
  • 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance Professional Growth
  • Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Specialist I to join our dynamic Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team.
ACCS provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings. In this role, you will provide support and guidance to adults facing severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Responsibilities:
Provide interventions to clients that focus on problem solving, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement Assist the team in providing on-going assessments of client symptoms and their responses to staff interventions Support clients in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals Ensure that services provided are culturally competent, strengths based, and focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of client preferences. Provide assistance to clients related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, and appointments
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field Experience working with adults with mental illness Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedules:
Tuesday-Saturday, 3pm-11pm (40 hrs) Sunday 11pm-11am, Friday 9pm-9am, Saturday 11pm-11am (36 hrs) Sunday-Thursday, 3pm-11pm (40 hrs) Thursday-Sunday 11am-7pm, Monday 8am-4pm Hourly Rate $20.50—$20.50 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.