Behavioral Specialist I — Meaningful Care & Growth

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

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.