Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Discounted fitness services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A community service organization in Melrose, MA is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Specialist I to support adults with severe mental health challenges. This role involves providing interventions, assisting in client assessments, and ensuring culturally competent service delivery. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work is required, along with experience in mental health. This position offers work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions focusing on problem solving and encouragement.
• Assist in ongoing assessments of client symptoms.
• Support clients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
• Ensure culturally competent and strengths-based services.
• Assist clients with transportation to various sites.

Skills

Intervention skills

Cultural competence

Problem-solving

Support and guidance

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 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

Schedule: Sunday 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Eliot is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.