ACCS Behavioral Health Specialist I

Eliot; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their mission-driven team. This role involves providing direct support to individuals with mental health challenges, focusing on skill development, recovery, and rehabilitation. You'll be empowered with in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, to enhance your ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can truly make a difference. If you're looking for a rewarding career that goes beyond a traditional job, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually

12 Sick Days Annually

401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match

100% Company-Paid Life Insurance

100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

$3000 Dollar Tuition Reimbursement Annually

Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential.
• Experience with adults having severe mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions focusing on problem solving and skills training.
• Assist in ongoing assessments and development of treatment plans.

Skills

Problem Solving

Skills Training

Behavior Modeling

Optimism and Encouragement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

Are you looking for more than a job but an impactful career?

Do you want to make a difference to others but are worried since you don't have a CNA certificate? Join one of Massachusetts' largest social service nonprofits: We will empower you, provide professional development and mobility, and are committed to creating a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workplace.

If this attracts you, apply to work at Eliot TODAY! We provide in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, and will provide you with the skills to make a difference in people's lives!

Responsibilities:

• Provide side by side interventions to Persons that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
• Assist the team and Persons in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Support Persons in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.
• Support the pursuit of services that are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences, accessing community resources that support these healthy areas.
• Provide assistance to Persons related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, appointments.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Ideally prior experience working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness.

Schedules:

Bradbury Ave:

• Thu-Sat 11p-9a (30 hrs)

Winthrop St:

• Sun 9a-5p, Mon-Thu 11a-7p (40 hrs)
• Sun-Wed 11p-9a (40 hrs)

Eliot's benefits include the following:

• 75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance.
• 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance.
• 100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• $3000 Dollar Tuition Reimbursement Annually.
• Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance.
• Credit Union Affiliation.

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education: High School (Required)

Experience: Working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications: MA Driver's License (Required)