Behavioral Specialist II - ACCS
Eliot Community Human Services
$22 / hour
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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 II 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 work side by side with our clients, assisting in skills development, rehabilitation practices, and more.
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
- Assist with the administration of prescribed medications, as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field
- Experience working with adults with mental illness
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedule:
- Sunday-Thursday, 3pm-11pm
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
Eliot's Adult Community Clinical Services team is looking for a Behavioral Specialist II to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness in their recovery and daily functioning. You'd work evenings (3pm–11pm, Sunday through Thursday) in either residential or community settings, helping clients develop practical skills, work toward their goals, and navigate appointments and activities. The role combines direct client support—including behavioral modeling, problem-solving assistance, and medication administration—with ongoing assessment of how clients respond to interventions, all grounded in evidence-based, person-centered practice.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field, plus experience working with adults experiencing mental illness and a valid Massachusetts driver's license. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team where cultural competence and a strengths-based approach are central to how services are delivered. Eliot offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities, though the salary is fixed at $21.50 per hour.
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