Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Reading seeks a compassionate Behavioral Specialist I for its ACCS team. This role provides evidence-based interventions to adults with severe mental health challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a related field and experience with mental illness. The position is Tuesday to Saturday, offering an hourly rate of $20.52, with a focus on professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Discounted fitness services

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to clients focusing on problem solving and optimism.
• Assist the team with ongoing assessments of client symptoms.
• Support clients in their recovery and rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure services are culturally competent and inclusive.
• Assist clients with transportation to work and daily activities.

Skills

Intervention skills

Behavior modeling

Problem solving

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

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 evidence‑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 ongoing 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

Schedule: Tuesday‑Saturday, 3pm‑11pm

Hourly Rate

$20.52 - $20.52 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.